Peter L. Salgo, MD: I’m assuming treating these wounds properly is the best route to get from wound to no wound infections. How does a patient know if the patient is getting optimal care? For that ...

LAFAYETTE, La. (KLFY) — In this edition of Eye on Health, we visit with Our Lady of Lourdes Health Center for Wound Care and Hyperbaric Medicine Center in Lafayette to learn why proper wound care is ...

Diabetes is a chronic condition that affects millions of people worldwide. While managing blood sugar levels is often the primary focus for diabetics, wound care is an equally important aspect that is ...

Wounds, whether resulting from falls, pressure ulcers, or other causes, represent one of the most litigated care issues in long-term care facilities. Additionally, wound care presents complex coding ...

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 ...

If bacteria or other pathogens enter a wound, an infection can occur. Symptoms or signs of wound infection include increasing pain, swelling, and redness. More severe infections may cause nausea, ...

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.

Wound healing happens in several stages. Your wound may look red, swollen, and watery at the beginning, and once it closes, it may have a raised red or pink scar. The scar will eventually become ...