Wounds

When your skin is damaged, a natural healing process automatically kicks in to restore the skin. This complex and dynamic biological mechanism requires the synchronisation of numerous types of cells, cytokine mediators, growth factors, extracellular matrices and cellular processes. Although the healing process may differ depending on the wounds, there are still general principles and common stages. Let's explore them together in this article, where each phase plays a crucial role on the path to recovery.

While healing is a natural process for many people, it can be complicated for others. Indeed, some find their wound does not heal and becomes chronic, which can in the long term have an impact on the patient's health and quality of life. But what should one do when faced with a wound that does not heal after several weeks or months, despite adhering to the recommended treatments?

Our body has a complex physiological system for repairing and regenerating damaged skin tissues. Each tissue injury must go through various stages, from the onset of the initial wound to the actual healing process, where each overlaps in time and is necessary for proper tissue restoration. But then, how long does it take for a wound to heal?

Scratches, wounds, burns, cuts... the way we care for these injuries can impact their ability to heal and encounter complications such as infection. However, there are certain practices to avoid to ensure faster healing. Here are the ten most common misconceptions about wound care that we believe to be true and continue to persist.

Calendula flowers have been used since ancient times for medicinal purposes worldwide. Notably, they have received positive recognition for the treatment of minor and poorly healed wounds, a long-standing tradition. Apparently, calendula possesses a number of properties that are conducive to wound healing. Continue reading for a better understanding of this activity of calendula and what the clinical data says.