Skin and Wound Care

Gentle guidance for protecting, healing, and caring for your skin, your body’s first line of defense.

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Medical-Grade Honey for Wound Care: Why Switch From Antibiotic Ointment

If you had told me when I was growing up that one of my most trusted tools in wound care would come from a beehive

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What You Need to Know Skin Cancer Prevention

When I was younger, the sun felt like a friend. I remember packing into the car with my beach bag and friends, counting the minutes

How Friction and Shear Damage the Skin and What You Can Do to Prevent It

Most of the skin breakdown I’ve seen didn’t announce itself. It started quietly beneath the surface, in the same small spot, while everything still looked

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Skin Barrier Protection Tips for Healthy and Resilient Skin

Your skin is doing extraordinary work without you thinking about it. I have spent years as a wound care nurse witnessing what happens when our

How to Prevent Incontinence-Associated Dermatitis and Protect Skin Early

If we are honest with ourselves and others, many of us have experienced some form of incontinence. We may have had some soreness, redness, or

Why Common Wound Cleansers May Slow Healing & Safer Home Alternatives

I remember as a child my parents or grandparents reaching for that brown bottle of hydrogen peroxide after a cut or scrape. It always stung

8 Everyday Habits That May Damage Your Skin Barrier

Your skin barrier protects you every day, often without you ever noticing, by keeping moisture inside the body while defending against bacteria, environmental irritants, and

Your Skin Barrier Is Your Body’s First Line of Defense. Here Is Why It Matters

Most people think about their skin in terms of appearance. We focus on wrinkles, dryness, or blemishes. But beneath the surface, the skin performs one

Why You Shouldn’t Always Use Antibiotic Ointment

When you get a small cut, scrape, or burn, it is natural to reach for the familiar tube of antibiotic ointment in your medicine cabinet.

Wounds To Cover or Not to Cover?

For generations, people have passed down the advice: “Leave a wound open to air so it can dry out and heal.” As a wound care

My Preferred Wound Cleanser: Vashe

There are several hypochlorous acid (HOCl) wound cleansers on the market. Still, throughout my experience as a wound care nurse, Vashe Wound Care Solution has

Simple Steps for Minor Wound Healing and Prevention

Life comes with minor scrapes, cuts, and scratches, from cooking mishaps in the kitchen to gardening nicks outside. Most of these minor (superficial) wounds can

Why Healthy Skin Is Essential for Overall Wellness 

Did you know that your skin is the largest organ in the human body? It acts as your body’s natural armor and shield, protecting you