Because second- and third-degree burns damage underlying layers of skin, they can take a long time to heal. Such extended healing periods are not only painful to the patient, but increase the risk of ...

Valley emergency medical experts are warning about the dangers of working around a hot stove this Thanksgiving. If you ...

Burn surgeons at Baton Rouge General are using a new spray-on skin technology on nearly every burn patient, making the ...

Patients with severe burns who have higher levels of vitamin D recover more successfully than those with lower levels, according to a new study. This study is the first to investigate the role of ...

As instantly painful as burns can be, you don't always need to visit the hospital. Seeking immediate treatment is dependent on the severity of the burn in question. And burns can take time to heal, ...

CHICAGO (CBS) – A passionate team of doctors at Loyola Medicine's Burn Center cares for children who've experienced severe burns. Such an injury can be the most painful and devastating injury for ...

Healing wounds of the skin and the psyche are the challenges facing burn victims, their families, and those who care for them. And that was the focus of a special camp for burn survivors this weekend ...

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 ...

The last thing you want to see after shaving is patches of red, bumpy, inflamed skin, also known as razor burn. Anyone can experience it, but those with sensitive skin are especially vulnerable, says ...

You take a giant gulp of coffee without thinking, and then the burn sets in — fire in your mouth! We've all been there, and it's the pretty much the worst. Fortunately, I'm breaking down how to heal a ...