Dr. Nathan Mcclane , MD

If you or someone you care for has a slow-healing wound, you may hear terms like “hospital wound care,” “private wound clinic,” or “outpatient wound center.” At first glance, these options can sound interchangeable. In reality, private wound care and hospital-based wound care serve different purposes, and understanding the difference can help you get the […]

Why does my wound smell bad? Learn what wound odor can mean, common causes, signs of infection, and when a smelly wound needs medical care. Written and medically reviewed by Stephanie Wright, RN, BSN A bad smell coming from a wound can be alarming. Many people worry that odor automatically means infection or that something […]

Why is my wound leaking fluid? Learn common causes, infection warning signs, and when leaking fluid means you should seek medical care. Written and medically reviewed by Stephanie Wright, RN, BSN Seeing fluid leak from a wound can be unsettling. Many people assume that any leakage means infection or that healing has gone wrong. In […]

Is it normal for a wound to drain fluid? Learn which types of wound drainage are expected, which may signal infection, and when to seek medical care. Written and medically reviewed by Stephanie Wright, RN, BSN Seeing fluid come from a wound can be unsettling, especially when healing doesn’t look the way you expected. Many […]

Learn the early and advanced signs a wound infection is getting worse, how infections spread, and when to seek urgent medical care. A wound infection doesn’t always become serious right away. Many infections start with subtle changes that are easy to miss, especially in the early stages. When an infection worsens, symptoms often become more […]

If a wound will not close, learn the most common causes, warning signs, risks of an open wound, and when to seek medical care. Medically reviewed and written by Stephanie Wright, RN, BSN An open wound that refuses to close can be worrying. While many wounds heal and close on their own, others remain open […]

If you’re asking “why is my wound not healing,” learn normal healing timelines, common causes of delayed healing, warning signs of chronic wounds, and when to seek care. Medically reviewed and written by Stephanie Wright, RN, BSN It can be frustrating and worrying when a wound doesn’t seem to heal. Most cuts, scrapes, and surgical […]