Approximately, two months ago had a brachioplasty. Complications occurred when the incisions opened up. Short story my skin would not hold the sutures. I have to let the wounds heal from the inside out under bo... Read more

Can salt be used to clean wounds?

Diabetic Wounds - 1 answer

I have diabetes 2 and had a few misquito bites on my leg. This has now been infected and does not want to heal. Can I use salt to clean the wounds? Read more

I think I may have a poisonous spider bite on my finger. It is rock hard but slowly oozing sticky pus. What should I do?

Chronic Wounds - 1 answer

I think I may have a poisonous spider bite on my finger. It is rock hard but slowly oozing sticky pus. It's very, very painful if touched, and I'm experiencing waves of burning, stinging pain that comes and goe... Read more

I have an extensive wound, necrotic fascia, to the thigh extending to the perineal area. What's the best treatment?

Necrotizing fasciitis - 2 answers

I have an extensive wound to the thigh extending to the perineal area. we are unable to place a wound vac due to the location. what's the best treatment? Read more

Do I need to remove the green discharge from my wound?

Wound Care - 1 answer

I have an open wound on my knee, and one on my ankle from falling off my motorbike (not too fast). The wound was not dressed for the first two days and became swollen and green. I went to the hospital, where it... Read more

Laceration treatment?

Wound Care - 1 answer

A day ago I had an accident and was injured slightly. There was a tear through my sock and a wound underneath. According to medical terms it is a Laceration. I cleaned the area with antiseptic and washed it. Th... Read more

I woke up with a large blister full of water on my leg. I am a diabetic Iwhat ointment to promote healing?

Diabetic Wounds - 1 answer

I woke up with a large blister full of water on my leg. I am a diabetic. What ointment can be used to promote healing? Read more

Is odor and increased pain a sign of an infection even with a wound vac?

Wound Vac - 1 answer

How long can a wound vac patient go without the vac before complications set in?

Vacuum Assisted Closure - 1 answer

The health care facility removed my 86-year-old mother's wound vac because of lack of supplies 2 days ago. She has a wet/dry dressing. Should we be concerned? Read more

My elderly father's thin skin keeps opening. What can i do to protect his skin from breaking open?

Chronic Wounds - 1 answer

I have a spider bite that will not heal. It it on my top of left ankle. It will scab over, but when scab is removed tendons are visible.

Topical Treatments - 1 answer

Bitten 15 years ago and will not allow tissue to regrow to cover normally. Top of left ankle, will scab over, but when scab is removed tendons are visible. I am not diabetic. Read more

My wound vac drainage varies greatly from 75 cc to none. I feel this variation has to do with how it is applied. Is this fluctuation normal?

Vacuum Assisted Closure - 1 answer

This is a complex foot wound. I have diabetes #2 under control. I am always assured everything is fine, but at times I am also told the wound has been too wet. Any suggestion how I can assure the best treatment... Read more

I had a biopsy of the skin on my chest. There is redness around where the skin was taken out. What should I do?

Wound Care - 1 answer

I was told to use soap an water for cleansing and apply petroleum jelly. It's been 9 days and there is redness around where the skin was taken out. Also that part is still yellowish in color. I believe it is in... Read more

I had surgeries to treat a wound that resulted from grafts to treat necrotizing fasciitis. My wound keeps tunneling over.

Wound Care - 1 answer

I have a good plastic/wound surgeon but even after 40 Hyperbaric Oxygen treatments he tells me that I will have to have another surgery after so many since my admission to the first hospital on October 14, 2014... Read more

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