Have you ever heard the old wives’ tale about knowing your wound is healing when your scab itches? Well, this one piece of folklore is actually true! We’ll explain why scabs itch. Hint: it’s ...

Treating road rash at home is not complicated, but a serious case might require additional medical attention, ... If you are caring for your own wound or another person’s wound, ...

A scar is what is left when a wound on your skin heals. Scars form after you heal from burns, cuts, sores, scrapes, or even surgery. They may slowly fade away with time, but they generally do not ...

While adhesive wound dressings are common on skin, the wet environments inside the body are a trickier place to apply them. Zhao and his colleagues designed their dressing to work like duct tape ...