Avulsion wounds of the skin are typically a severe type of skin injury. These wounds often require surgery to repair. While the treatment and care of avulsion wounds will depend on how severe the ...

Peter L. Salgo, MD: Well, we’ve been talking about wounds, who gets them? And talking about how we should initiate treatment and what the protocols are. Let’s get a little more specific. Wound care ...

An open wound is any internal or external injury that exposes internal tissue to the external environment. People can sometimes treat acute open wounds at home with medications and natural remedies.

National Nurses Week, celebrated May 6-12, 2017, offers an opportunity to reflect on the art and science of the profession, which combines clinical knowledge and the ability to make a difference in ...

Wounds, whether resulting from falls, pressure ulcers, or other causes, represent one of the most litigated care issues in long-term care facilities. Additionally, wound care presents complex coding ...

As I outlined in Part 1 of “The 3 Cs of Skin and Wound Care for LTC Providers,” skin and wound care is a poorly researched and lacks agreement and support of what is truly best practice. I proposed ...

Diabetes is one of the most prevalent chronic conditions in the U.S., with more than 37 million Americans living with the disease. The condition is often associated with chronic wounds, as about a ...

Wound care and prevention are essential for people with diabetes. Without timely and effective care, wounds could get worse and potentially lead to limb amputation. But an effective over-the-counter ...