While some patients may think that stitches can actually cause ugly scars, the Healthy Ontario website notes that it is usually the opposite that is the case. Stitches allow a wound to heal faster, keeping the edges close together to allow for...
Scars are often extremely difficult to fade or get rid of after they form. If you suffer a wound that requires stitches, taking proper care of it can help minimize the risk of scarring. Stitches can leave “track marks” if they are left...
Our skin is our body's first line of defense when it comes to protecting ourselves from serious injuries. It is made up of two distinct layers, the dermis and the epidermis. The epidermis sheds every 28 days therefore superficial cuts, such as...
Hydrogen peroxide is a chemical compound with a list of uses ranging from bleaching to caring for fish, depending on the concentration. It's most common use, in a low concentration, is disinfecting. Skin injuries can be as simple as mild abrasions...
Scars and wounds, whether from an injury or as the result of a surgical procedure, must heal quickly and properly to minimize infection and scarring. That's why you should always pay close attention to your health care provider when she explains...
Minor cuts and scrapes are common and don't usually require medical treatment at a clinic or emergency room. Nonetheless, proper care is still important to prevent infections and promote good healing. Other cuts and wounds caused by falls, sports...
One of the first steps in proper wound care is rinsing it. A wound such as a break in the skin is typically caused by a cut or a scrape. All wounds heal in time, but treating the wound properly reduces the chance for scarring or infection....
Pain in the sides is a relatively common occurrence in runners, joggers, swimmers and horseback riders. The technical name for the pain is exercise-related transient pain, but it is more commonly known as "side stitches" or simply "stitches."...
Rose hip seed oil, extracted from the seeds of the native rose plant of Chile, is used in several ways to benefit your skin. Rose hip oil contains vital skin nutrients such as essential fatty acids and vitamins A and E. This plant-based oil not...
Your knees are constantly moving, often taking the brunt of pressure and impact when kneeling or falling. Outside the knees is a fragile layer of skin tissue that can be cut or scraped. Inside the knees are more tissues that can be wounded,...
MayoClinic.com advocates regular exercise to stay in shape, reduce the incidence of disease and boost your mood. However, exercise can stress your body, including your abdomen, possibly leading to pain. In many cases, upper abdominal pain can be...
Overview Minor cuts and scrapes usually don't require a trip to the emergency room. Yet proper care is essential to avoid infection or other complications. These guidelines can help you in caring for simple wounds. A deep (all the way through...
Goaltenders put a great deal of strain on their leg pads, especially in the knee cup area. The knee locks wrap around the back of the goaltender's knee to keep the knee snugly in the knee cup and to help avoid injury. The knee lock can lose its...
Stomach cramps is something that almost all runners experience at some point. The painful sensation can affect endurance runners and casual runners alike. Watching your food and drink intake and building your endurance can help prevent stomach...
Breast biopsies diagnose breast cancer in women who have suspicious lumps or breast changes. While the prospect of cancer causes great concern for many women, learning about breast biopsies can help ease some of the fears about the diagnostic...
The effects of cosmetic surgery can be both physical and psychological, ranging from larger breasts or a decrease in body fat to improved self-image and confidence. Negative effects usually occur when mistakes are made in the operating room or...
The first step in caring for any skin wound is to determine the severity of the injury. Wounds that are deep, bleed excessively or occur due to trauma, such as a fall or car accident, require professional evaluation. Once you determine the wound...
Stitches, also called sutures, are commonly used to close the skin after a serious wound or to close surgical incisions. Proper care of the wound is essential to prevent infections and minimize scars. However, wounds that require stitches often...
The ACL, also known as the anterior cruciate ligament, is a band of connective tissue that runs diagonally through the middle of the knee. This ligament keeps the tibia from moving in front of the femur when the knee is moving. A torn ACL can...
Cloth diapers are gaining popularity with modern parents, both for the eco-friendliness and ability to lessen the overhead costs of diapering. A way to further lessen the diapering expenses is to sew your own diapers. An All In One (AIO) diaper is...
Acne scars can disrupt your life, at least in terms of your self-confidence. But you don't have to accept them as a fact of life. You have many treatment options. The option that's right for you depends on the kind of acne you had and the type of...
After any kind of surgery, you can expect to experience some pain. Following your doctor's orders, you should begin to move around and stretch as soon as possible. Hospital staffs typically want to get you up walking as soon as possible to prevent...
A hernia is protrusion of body tissue through a hole or weakness into another body tissue. Hernias are known by different names depending on where the protrusion occurs. They are caused by straining of any type either from heavy lifting,...
After having surgery on your mouth for lip cancer, you must be very careful not to disturb the stitches when you eat. But you can't avoid food and still receive good nutrition to help your body heal well. The solution is to eat soft foods for a...
Sometimes you need to have a mole biopsied. There are two ways to have this done. See how in this video.