When they arrived, officers found a victim with severe lacerations. Officials said they were taken to the hospital and are in critical condition. Connor Johnson was arrested and charged with ...

A community is in shock after a 13-year-old boy in Irvine died from an apparent self-inflicted gunshot wound that has resulted in an adult facing criminal charges. Officers and emergency medical ...

This skin can start bleeding or weeping fluid, and the tumor can cause the skin to die (turn necrotic) and get infected, resulting in a foul smell and an open wound. Fungating tumors are rare but can ...

First wash off the foot, hand or other punctured skin with soap and water. Then soak the puncture wound in warm soapy water for 15 minutes. For any dirt or debris, gently scrub the wound surface back ...

Any open wound that may need sutures should be seen as soon as possible. Ideally, they should be checked and closed within 6 hours. Reason: to prevent wound infections. There is no cutoff, however, ...

If you suspect you have a skin ulcer or any wound that isn't healing well, you should see your healthcare provider. Even minor skin ulcers can progress to something quite serious in a short span of ...