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 ...

Getting a scrape or a cut can seem like a minor medical issue, but if it gets infected, that could lead to bigger problems. Ryan Dadds — a physician assistant with the Wound Care Department at The ...

Every other Friday, the Outside/In team here at NHPR answers listener questions. Lately, the topic has been healing, and this week's question comes from Lucy Perkins via Instagram, who wants to know: ...