Scabs get a bad reputation because they’re dry, crusty, and inconvenient, but they are one of the body’s most effective ...

Scabs form to protect and heal a wound by covering it with a dry, crusty layer. To help a scab heal, keep it clean and moist with a moisturizer or ointment, and avoid picking or scratching it. If a ...

We all know that picking and scratching at a scab is a bad idea — it'll just make it take longer to heal and could even lead to infection. But a healing scab just begs to be scratched. So why do scabs ...

CMS spending on skin substitutes is rising. New policies are an important first step in reform to ensure patient access and incentivize innovation.

You nick yourself while cutting an onion, drawing blood. Or maybe you bump into your coffee table, scraping your shin. There are endless ways to break the skin. And as we age, our bodies become less ...

Fish skin grafts are a new option for treating wounds and burns. Research suggests they reduce pain, aid healing, and have a low risk of side effects. New treatment options for burns and skin wounds ...

A mole is an unwanted skin growth. It usually looks like a flat or raised bump that’s the color of your skin or darker. Most people get moles as a teenager or adult. Some moles are present at birth.