Diabetic foot ulcer recurrence may now be more predictable due to a study that identifies compromised skin barrier function as a key warning sign. Researchers from the National Institute of Diabetes ...

Dragon’s blood sounds like fantasy, but it is a real botanical resin with a long history in wound healing, barrier repair, and inflammation control. Modern skincare has rediscovered it not for ...

While technologies to measure water vapor loss do exist, they are large, cumbersome machines that largely reside within hospital settings. A new device that measures changes in water vapor, carbon ...

Scientists have uncovered a surprising reason why some chronic wounds refuse to heal, even when treated with antibiotics. A ...

Tweaking a pattern of wound healing established millions of years ago may enable scar-free injury repair after surgery or trauma, Stanford Medicine researchers have found. If results from their study, ...

Q: What should I know about moisture-associated skin damage? A: Older adults’ internal milieu is often based on homeostenosis, instead of homeostasis. For example, their normal skin health can be ...

Fish skin grafts are a new option for treating wounds and burns. Research suggests they reduce pain, aid healing, and have a low risk of side effects. New treatment options for burns and skin wounds ...

Zinc has anti-inflammatory and antibacterial properties, making it beneficial for treating acne and reducing skin ...