To fight severe burns, modern medicine has experimented with all kinds of remedies—tannic acid (now in some disrepute), bandaging, baths, skin grafting, diet, even hypnosis. But the victim of an ...

Hydrofluoric acid (HF) burns represent a particularly challenging subset of chemical injuries. Unlike other acids, HF penetrates deeply into tissue, releasing fluoride ions that disrupt cellular ...

The sudden pain of a minor kitchen burn sends most people rushing for commercial burn creams or ointments tucked away in medicine cabinets. Yet these pharmaceutical options, while convenient, often ...

BATON ROUGE, La. (Louisiana First) — Burn injuries often require painful surgeries and long recovery periods, but doctors at Baton Rouge General said a new technology is changing how severe burns heal ...

In a groundbreaking development in medical treatment for severe burns, placenta grafting has emerged as a promising solution for third-degree burns. This innovative approach is rekindling interest in ...

Hypochlorous acid may help manage conditions such as eczema, encourage wound healing, and treat scars. However, more research is necessary. Hypochlorous acid has antibacterial and antimicrobial ...

When a breakout hits now, the smartest move is a targeted acne spot treatment designed to calm, treat, and heal—without ...