Wound
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Understanding the Skin’s Incredible Healing Powers
When we get a cut, scrape, or wound, have you ever wondered how our skin manages to patch itself back together? The human body is amazing at repairing damaged tissue...
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The Skin Cell SWAT Team: Key Players in Wound Healing
In our last article, we took a broad look at the phases of wound healing - inflammation, proliferation, and remodeling. Now let's zoom in on the key cells that carry...
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Signaling Molecules That Orchestrate Wound Healing
In our ongoing wound healing series, we’ve covered the phases of healing and the main cell types involved. Now let’s look at the crucial signaling molecules that coordinate all these...
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Treating Minor Acute Wounds: First Aid and Early Care
Cuts, scrapes, burns and other minor traumatic wounds often happen unexpectedly. While serious injuries require emergency care, many acute wounds can be initially treated at home with proper first aid...
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Introduction to Wound Care: What You Need to Know
Wound care involves taking steps to promote healing when the skin and underlying tissues are damaged. Both acute and chronic wounds require proper care to prevent complications like infections, reduce...
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Traumatic Wound First Aid: Stopping Bleeding and Seeking Help
Traumatic wounds caused by accidents, falls, collisions, bites, gunshots, stabbings, or other forms of injury often require immediate first aid to control bleeding and prevent further harm. Knowing what to...
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Why Won't My Wound Heal? Understanding Chronic Ulcers
Chronic ulcers are open sores on the skin that are slow to heal and can persist for weeks, months, or even years. Unlike acute wounds that typically heal within a...
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The Skin Cell SWAT Team: Key Players in Wound Healing
In our last article, we took a broad look at the phases of wound healing - inflammation, proliferation, and remodeling. Now let's zoom in on the key cells that carry...
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The Basics of Ulcer Management: Achieving Moist Wound Healing
Allowing an ulcer to dry out impedes the healing process. Maintaining a moist environment has been shown to improve healing rates compared to dry ulcers (1). There are a variety...
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Signaling Molecules That Orchestrate Wound Healing
In our ongoing wound healing series, we’ve covered the phases of healing and the main cell types involved. Now let’s look at the crucial signaling molecules that coordinate all these...
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Diabetic Foot Ulcers: Why You Need to Take Care of Your Feet
Diabetic foot ulcers are a common complication of diabetes that can lead to infection, amputation, and disability if left untreated. Taking preventative care of your feet is essential if you...
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Protein - The Building Blocks for Healing Wounds
We’ve now covered the cellular players, signaling molecules, and overall phases of wound healing. Let’s zoom in on some of the key nutrients needed to support this complex process, starting...
