Chronic wounds (CWs) are a major healthcare challenge, characterized by persistent inflammation that fails to resolve naturally. We found that dysregulation of the proresolving POMC–MC1R pathway is a ...

Traditionally, punch biopsy sites have been sutured, but the benefit of this practice has never been scientifically demonstrated. In this prospective, randomized, method-comparison study, 82 healthy ...

Around the world, different cultures have developed unique ways of understanding and experiencing healing. Far from being merely a physical process, healing encompasses emotional, spiritual, social, ...

How an applied electric field for medical electrotherapy speeds wound healing. Creation of the self-powered, non-electronic electrotherapy patch. Results of the electrical and medical performance ...

Look around any gym these days, and you'll see lots of exposed skin while your fellow exercisers sweat. You'll also see lots of ink, since many of the people around you are likely to have adorned ...

We all have emotional wounds—painful experiences that leave us feeling hurt, angry, or afraid. Although invisible, emotional wounds can linger for years, impacting our relationships, happiness, and ...

Whether you’re getting a classic M-dot to mark your first Ironman or are a swimmer that keeps adding to your tattoo collection, there are some key things to consider before jumping back in the water ...

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 ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Mark Travers writes about the world of psychology. A “sound bath” is a holistic wellness practice that involves immersing oneself ...

Prudent wound-healing strategies hold great potential in expediting tissue renovation and regeneration. Despite the widespread adoption of hydrogels as preferred carriers for wound healing patches, ...