Q: I’ve heard basic skin care can save billions of dollars. True? A: Pressure injuries inflict human and financial burdens on healthcare systems worldwide, worsening a patient’s medical prognosis.

A lot of things change as you age — from mobility and balance to the strength and elasticity of your skin. As skin becomes more fragile, it tears more easily and often takes longer to heal. For older ...

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 ...

HEALING HANDS: Erika Harrison, a nurse with the mobile community outreach team for Buncombe County Emergency Medical Services, holds a bottle of saline-based wound cleanser at the Haywood Street ...

Ask a Doctor is a series of physician-authored columns offering insights and advice on common health topics. It is not a substitute for seeking medical care. One of the most common reasons people come ...

The Grande Ronde Hospital (GRH) Wound Clinic, located at 700 Sunset Dr., Suite F, has experienced significant growth over the past 15 years, evolving from a single-room clinic in the SurgiCenter that ...