Discover research-backed methods to speed up healing after getting stitches. From optimal nutrition to proper wound care, ...

By Dr. Saurabh Joshi Deepak (78, name changed) had been suffering from varicose veins in his left leg (swollen due to ...

Wound healing is a complex biological process that has three stages. Each stage makes the next stage easier. Besides that, ...

Diabetes significantly complicates the wound healing process through multiple mechanisms that work against the body’s natural recovery abilities. High blood glucose levels damage blood vessels ...

Slow wound healing and related complications are common in diabetes. Compromised blood circulation and nerve damage are among the causes of delayed recovery in people with diabetes. Foot ulcers ...

A compound in turmeric called curcumin possesses potent anti-inflammatory and antimicrobial properties, which may enhance wound healing. A 2022 review suggests that curcumin may reduce ...

The U.S. healthcare system spends billions of dollars each year on wound care. To lower those costs while improving outcomes, leading health systems are looking into standardizing wound care protocols ...