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 ...

Scar tissue differs from normal skin in a few important ways. When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission. Here’s how it works. Scars come in all shapes, sizes and ...

"Hearst Magazines and Yahoo may earn commission or revenue on some items through these links." If you find yourself itching your head, you may have dry skin or irritating dandruff. While these are ...

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 ...