Wound healing happens in four stages: homeostasis, inflammation, proliferation, and remodeling. In the inflammation stage, inflammation, swelling, heat, and pain are ...

CAD model of There Heal wearable device, illustrating the integrated camera for wound monitoring and actuator for drug delivery or stimulation. As a wound heals, it goes through several stages: ...

When a simple cut takes weeks to heal or a minor scrape refuses to close properly, hidden factors may be sabotaging the body’s natural recovery process. Understanding these obstacles can mean the ...

When you’ve had a wound that required stitches, the recovery period can feel frustratingly slow. Whether from surgery, an accident, or another injury, properly cared for stitches not only heal faster ...

After an injury has occurred, a complex cascade of biological processes is initiated to support the repair and regeneration of lost or damaged tissue. Some of the different biological molecules ...

If a person’s wound is healing more slowly than usual, there may be an underlying reason, such as an infection, circulatory problems, diabetes, or other health issues. There are various reasons why ...

This new research exposes areas where scientists can explore potential therapeutics. By not only focusing on the microbes involved in the chronic wound and healing process, but also on their specific ...

When nutrients run low, hair follicle stem cells can stop making hair and help repair the skin instead. A drop in the amino ...

There are many important reasons for keeping cuts and sores clean, but new research from the Perelman School of Medicine at the University of Pennsylvania shows that a certain bacterium, Alcaligenes ...