“If you block inflammation, you delay wound healing.” Blood thinners may also slow down recovery, says Caroline Fife, medical director of St. Luke’s Wound Clinic in Woodlands, Tex. Never stop taking ...
David Oluwole, research fellow. Chronic wounds—those which are slow to heal—affect more than 1% of the world's population and can cause pain, discomfort and complications for sufferers. They are ...
Aug. 12, 2024 — Radiation is a powerful tool for treating cancer, but prolonged exposure can damage the skin. Radiation-induced skin injuries are painful and increase a person's chances of ...