Have you ever touched a pot that was too hot or been splashed with scalding hot water? Even if all you got was a blister, that’s still a burn injury. Burns may be caused by heat, electricity, radiation, or chemicals, and they can vary from mild to life-threatening depending on the burn degree. Do not
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What to Expect at a Wound Care Center
Most minor wounds can be easily remedied at home with first aid treatment. However, some wounds are deeper and therefore warrant assistance from a medical professional in order to heal properly and to prevent infections. A wound care center can patch up all types of wounds, from skin ulcers to infected wounds to wounds that
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Most wounds involve damage to your skin, and these superficial injuries can occur on the outer layer of your skin and may even go deeper. The longer and/or deeper the cut, the more likely the need for stitches to heal the wound properly and to avoid infection. Some wounds, however, involve internal injury and may
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