Chronic wounds
Chronic wounds take a long time to heal. They can be painful and may cause serious complications. Read about why they happen and how to treat them.
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Wounds, cuts and grazes
Minor wounds like cuts and grazes can usually be treated without medical attention. Find out more on how to keep them clean and prevent infection.
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Staph skin infection
Staph skin infections include cellulitis and impetigo. Find out how to prevent staph skin infections, how they're treated, and when to get help.
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Molluscum contagiosum
Molluscum contagiosum is a common, often harmless, viral skin infection. Learn more about its symptoms, causes, diagnosis, treatment and prevention.
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Caring for sutures
Sutures need proper care to help wounds heal and reduce scarring. They hold a wound closed and are removed or dissolve after it has healed.
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Mouth and tongue cuts
Cuts to the mouth and tongue can happen after a fall or knock to the head. Most are minor and heal on their own, but some may need medical treatment.
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Necrotising fasciitis
Necrotising fasciitis is a serious bacterial infection that spreads quickly through the body. Learn why early diagnosis and wound care are crucial.
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Laparoscopic incisional hernia repair
An incisional hernia is a weakness in your abdominal wall, which happens when previous wounds do not heal properly. If left untreated, an incisional hernia can cause serious complications.
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Open incisional hernia repair
If you have an operation on your abdomen which is closed with stitches, but where the wound does not heal properly, the contents of your abdomen may push through, causing a lump called a hernia.
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Facial injuries
Some minor facial injuries can be treated at home, while more serious injuries need medical attention. Find out about different facial injuries.
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