Scabs get a bad reputation because they’re dry, crusty, and inconvenient, but they are one of the body’s most effective ...

"Hearst Magazines and Yahoo may earn commission or revenue on some items through these links." If you find yourself itching your head, you may have dry skin or irritating dandruff. While these are ...

If you find yourself itching your head, you may have dry skin or irritating dandruff. While these are bothersome, they’re not typically a cause for concern. But what does it mean when you notice a ...

We all know that picking and scratching at a scab is a bad idea — it'll just make it take longer to heal and could even lead to infection. But a healing scab just begs to be scratched. So why do scabs ...

Every other Friday, the Outside/In team here at NHPR answers listener questions. Lately, the topic has been healing, and this week's question comes from Lucy Perkins via Instagram, who wants to know: ...

JASON: THANK YOU FOR SHARING THAT. LET’S TALK ABOUT HALLOWEEN. AS WE PREPARE WE WILL SEE MORE AND MORE PEOPLE WEARING SPECIAL EFFECTS MAKEUP THAT LOOKS LIKE BRUISES OR SCABS ON THEIR BODY. BUT DO YOU ...

It actually came up when I was asked what I like to do outside of work. Since I found myself talking about sports with one of the VP's, I mentioned that I was worried prior to the interview that my ...

Depending on how severe your infection is, MRSA wounds can take from a few days to several months to heal. MRSA infections can range from a minor skin infection to a much more serious systemic ...

How long it takes a tattoo to heal can vary. While many factors can affect the healing process, it typically takes 2–4 weeks for a tattoo to heal. While the entire healing process can take several ...