Dr. Nathan Mcclane , MD

Learn what to do immediately after a skin burn, how to treat burns safely at home, and when medical care is needed to prevent infection and scarring. Written and medically reviewed by Stephanie Wright, RN, BSN Skin burns are common injuries that can happen in everyday situations—touching a hot pan, spilling boiling water, getting sunburned, […]

Learn how bed sores start, why pressure wounds worsen, early warning signs, and when pressure injuries need medical care. Written and medically reviewed by Stephanie Wright, RN, BSN Bed sores, also called pressure wounds or pressure injuries, develop when constant pressure limits blood flow to the skin. Without enough blood, skin and underlying tissue do […]

When Amputation Is Avoidable: What Patients and Families Should Know The idea of amputation is frightening for most people. Hearing a doctor mention it-even as a possibility-can trigger fear, confusion, and a sense of urgency. While amputation is sometimes medically necessary and life-saving, many amputations are avoidable, especially when problems are identified early and treated […]

Why is my leg wound swollen and still draining? Learn common causes of leg wounds with swelling and persistent drainage, warning signs of infection or circulation problems, and when to seek medical care. Written and medically reviewed by Stephanie Wright, RN, BSN A leg wound that stays swollen and keeps draining can be frustrating — […]

Redness around a wound can be normal—or a sign of infection. Learn when wound redness is a problem and when to seek medical care. Written and medically reviewed by Stephanie Wright, RN, BSN Redness around a wound is common, especially in the early stages of healing. Many people notice pink or red skin shortly after […]

Painful Small Wound That Won’t Get Better: Causes, Warning Signs, and When to See a Doctor Why is my small wound so painful and not healing? Learn common causes of slow-healing minor wounds, warning signs of infection, and when to seek medical care. Written and medically reviewed by Stephanie Wright, RN, BSN A small wound […]

Why is your wound bleeding and not stopping? Learn common causes  of persistent wound bleeding, warning signs of complications, and when to seek medical care. Seeing a wound that won’t stop bleeding can be frightening. Most minor cuts and surgical incisions stop bleeding within minutes. So when bleeding continues longer than expected, it raises concern.  Some bleeding […]

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 wound specialist. Medically reviewed and written by Stephanie Wright, RN, BSN 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. […]

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 Sometimes a wound won’t close. An open wound that refuses to close can be worrying. While many wounds heal and close on […]

Wound won’t heal? Learn normal healing timelines, common causes of delayed wound 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 won’t heal. Most cuts, scrapes, and surgical wounds should show steady improvement over time. […]