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A cut finger is a common injury. People may sustain these injuries from falls or accidents with sharp objects. First aid for a cut finger may involve cleaning the cut, applying a bandage, and ...

Tunnels underneath the skin’s surface mean yourwound isn’t healing well. Tissue is being damaged, and without the right care, even more serious complications can occur. An open wound is an unsettling ...

Vacuum-assisted closure (VAC) is a method of decreasing air pressure around a wound to assist the healing. It’s also referred to as negative pressure wound therapy. During a VAC procedure, a ...