A burn blister is a bubble of clear fluid under the skin that forms as the body's way of protecting a burned area. The fluid, called blister fluid, is similar to plasma (the clear liquid element in ...

Researchers have discovered a novel treatment to relieve cytokine release syndrome (CRS), a life-threatening inflammation triggered by a serious infection or severe burn. Treatment with a short-acting ...

SAN DIEGO--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Revelation Biosciences, Inc. (NASDAQ: REVB) (the “Company” or “Revelation”), a clinical-stage life sciences company that is focused on rebalancing inflammation to optimize ...

Wound care uses specific dressings and hygiene to prevent wound infections. The wound care team assesses the healing progress of wounds daily. Wound care: When you are admitted to the burn unit, your ...

Second-degree burns occur when heat, chemicals, light, or electricity damage the first two layers of your skin. The appearance of a second-degree burn sets them apart from a less severe first-degree ...

Summer is here and the country is finding its way outdoors. That means more barbecues, fireworks and late night bonfires. It also means, unfortunately, a lot more burns, especially around the holidays ...

A burn charge nurse answers this number 24-hours a day. Frostnip is mild frostbite. It may cause numbness and pale skin to the affected area, however, it is not a deep injury. Frostbite is a traumatic ...

Raw egg whites are a dangerous burn “remedy.” Burn specialists warn they can introduce Salmonella, trigger allergies and worsen injuries. Viral anecdotes aside, there’s no evidence they help. Proper ...