Recently, a young bear with third-degree burns was treated with tilapia skins. Recently, Dr. Jamie Peyton received a phone call from a fellow veterinarian at the California Department of Fish and ...

Skin for grafting is in short supply in ordinary times, and in times of war, it is especially necessary. A pioneering study, driven by the ongoing war and the surge in severe burn wounds, accentuates ...

CHERRY HILL, N.J. (WPVI) -- Burn care has seen a host of breakthroughs in the past decade. Death rates have dropped by more than 50 percent since 1950. The latest innovation is bringing patients ...

Jessica was a writer on the Wellness team, with a focus on health technology, eye care, nutrition and finding new approaches to chronic health problems. Expertise Public health, new wellness ...

Why does the face scar less than the rest of the body? New research uncovers the cellular pathway behind this difference.

A small kitchen burn can look harmless at first, but a few days later, you may notice the skin peeling, and shedding like dry ...

The primary risk of applying ice to a burn, Dr Vuppalapati says, is the potential for additional tissue damage. Ice can cause ...

A lot of things change as you age — from mobility and balance to the strength and elasticity of your skin. As skin becomes more fragile, it tears more easily and often takes longer to heal.