Serosanguineous drainage is normal during wound healing and is thin, watery, and slightly pink in color. If the drainage smells bad or changes color, it might mean there's an infection. Consult a ...

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.

For moderately severe open wounds, the safest and most effective over-the-counter (OTC) antiseptics include iodine, biguanides, and peroxides. Antiseptics are chemical solutions applied topically to ...

Please provide your email address to receive an email when new articles are posted on . Revision hip and knee surgery poses some unique challenges with a variety of treatment alternatives. The purpose ...

Years ago, during my "marketing and sales period", a nurse approached me during a break at a seminar to ask my advice about a patient and his wound. Instead of describing the patient and his problems, ...

Stimlabs LLC has taken a new view of wound healing by developing a fenestrated dehydrated complete human placental membrane allograft for chronic and acute wounds. The fenestration in the Release ...

Most small wounds heal naturally with time, but home remedies, such as aloe vera, antibacterial ointment, or honey, may speed up the healing process. A wound leaves the body’s internal tissues exposed ...