Acnes appear as comedones, papules, nodules, pustules and cysts: Comedones: These are commonly referred to as whiteheads and blackheads. They are formed when hair follicles become clogged at the opening because of oil, dead skin cells or bacteria. Papules...
You have probably heard of this essential oil, but do you know about the amazing health benefits of tea tree oil? Once you hear about all it can do, you’ll want to ensure that your medicine cabinet has at least one bottle of this versatile liquid. READ MORE.
Fall prevention alarms function like normal alarms but are basically equipped well enough to warn someone of a fall. There are various fall restraint alarms, such as pagers, wonder alarms, hair and bed patient alarms, pull cord alarms, etc.
Arterial ulcers often start as a break in the skin on the leg or foot. It can be caused by dry skin, an injury, or a puncture wound. For most, these injuries will heal with proper care. For those with arterial disease, the wound cannot heal due to poor blood...
Life after an ileostomy is different, and it is natural to feel overwhelmed by all the changes taking place in your body and your life. You may feel confused and probably have a lot of questions about ileostomy care. It is important to take time to accept the...
The most common burn injuries are the result of scalds from hot liquid and flame burns. Approximately 80% of these burns occur in the home and 70% of them occur in males. Burns in children younger than 5 years of age account for 20% of yearly burn injuries...
In order to heal, a severe wound requires advanced wound care products, such as dressings and bandages, that are designed with a strong adhesive to secure them to the skin. This keeps the wound clean and covered and allows it to heal. This principle also...
It’s that time of year when old man winter bears down on us and makes us shiver in our boots and crave a nice cup of hot chocolate. Along with cold temperatures, winter brings lower humidity and biting winds that can wreak havoc on our body’s largest organ...
Our skin is our largest organ and requires vitamins to be healthy. What are the best vitamins for wound healing? What vitamins heal wounds? We have important info you need. READ MORE
Infection of the stoma is one of the main worries of an ostomate. Skin infection around the stoma can happen for various reasons, so it is important to check your stoma and peristomal skin with each ostomy pouch change to identify any new issues should they...
The use of medical carts can help medical professionals have everything they need at their fingertips and HPFY can shine a light on 10 great medical carts available.
Learn about celiac disease: symptoms, diagnosis, management, and when to seek help. Understand the importance of early intervention and a gluten-free lifestyle for better long-term health.
Adjusting to life after an ostomy surgery may seem daunting and nerve-racking. Maintaining a healthy stoma is crucial to avoiding potentially serious health issues down the road. Whether it’s an ileostomy or colostomy, the focal point of your hygiene and...
Christina our Digital Content Manager shared how she and her family coping during the Covid-19 social distancing. Don't Halt Social Distancing. Instead, Do It Right.
As anyone who suffers from diabetes knows, your feet can be an area of concern. Our feet are quite important to us since we like moving around, but if you have problems with your feet being mobile can be problematic. Diabetes wreaks havoc on the body and our...
