Medically reviewed by Jennifer Schwartz, MD Key Takeaways You may shower after surgery, but avoid baths, hot tubs, or ...

Wound healing is a combination of dynamic events with the aim of promoting new tissue formation and restoring normal anatomical function. For a wound to heal effectively, the dynamic events should ...

If bacteria or other pathogens enter a wound, an infection can occur. Symptoms or signs of wound infection include increasing pain, swelling, and redness. More severe infections may cause nausea, ...