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 ...

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 ...

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.

Technology and improved practices are merging to create new and successful strategies for preventing and treating chronic wounds. The earliest wound care practitioners used everything from honey to ...

Hidradenitis suppurativa (HS) is a chronic skin condition that causes abscesses where your skin rubs together, such as in your armpits or groin. This treatment can result in deeper wounds that can ...

This article is the third in a series on wound management. Poor pain management leads to distress and can impede the healing process. This article describes the different types of pain and the ...

A comprehensive review of the role of managed care organizations and coordinated care in the treatment of wounds. Robert J. Snyder, DPM, MSc, CWSP, FFPM RCPS: No. Again, my “depends” answer is again ...