Wound healing happens in several stages. Your wound may look red, swollen, and watery at the beginning, and once it closes, it may have a raised red or pink scar. The scar will eventually become ...

(Nanowerk Spotlight) Skin thermal burns are a complex and major source of morbidity, mortality and healthcare expenditure in the United States, with 486,000 patients treated for burn injury each year.

Burn wounds are notoriously prone to bacterial infection and typically lead to a larger amount of scar tissue than laceration wounds. In APL Bioengineering, by AIP publishing, researchers from Boston ...

The sudden pain of a minor kitchen burn sends most people rushing for commercial burn creams or ointments tucked away in medicine cabinets. Yet these pharmaceutical options, while convenient, often ...

Second-degree burns occur when heat, chemicals, light, or electricity damage the first two layers of your skin. The ...

You may be able to relieve a minor burn inside your mouth with certain drinks and over-the-counter (OTC) products. Avoiding acidic or spicy foods may help prevent further damage. Share on Pinterest ...

MINNEAPOLIS, Minnesota — Firefighters for Healing is a nonprofit that was started by former Minneapolis Firefighter, Jake LaFerriere, after he was badly burned while on the job 10 years ago. After ...

Surgeons, prepare to step aside. A team of engineers and experts is developing masks that may help heal soldiers’ facial burns, according to Wired. The Biomask has a hard layer with all electric ...

A control series of 30 male hamsters, weighing about 90 gm., were anesthetized with pentobarbital sodium (6 to 10 mg. per 100 gm. of body weight) and burned with a standardized technic. A copper rod, ...

HONOLULU, Hawaii (KITV) — In the aftermath of the devastating wildfires that swept through Maui, a burn victim is sharing her experience and insights into the recovery process. Judy McCorkle also has ...