Medically reviewed by William Truswell, MDMedically reviewed by William Truswell, MD A scab is a dry, rough protective crust that forms over a cut or wound during healing. It starts to form as soon as ...

Wound healing involves four stages: homeostasis, inflammation, proliferation, and remodeling. The skin is the body's largest organ and is a barrier to germs, injury, chemicals, and ultraviolet (UV) ...

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: ...

For some, fresh ink is a way to permanently honor a person or meaningful symbol. For others, it’s an excuse to get a visually striking piece of art on their skin. According to a new Pew Research study ...

Since my dermatillomania diagnosis in 2022, I’ve implemented quite a few changes in my day-to-day life — both holistic and environmental — that do a pretty solid job at keeping my hands away from my ...