Keeping wounds dry while showering: Clinical considerations
By Aliza Inbari, MBA
June 9, 2026
This blog post was reviewed by Becky Strilko, RN, BSN, CWOCN, APRN-FPA, OMS, WCC. One of the most common questions wound care clinicians receive is, “Can I shower with my wound?” While the answer depends on the wound type, dressing, and overall treatment plan, the question highlights an important aspect of patient education that is often […]
How to Heal Wounds Faster Naturally: Evidence-Based Strategies for Clinicians
By Tara Call Triplett, RN, WCC, CHFN and Aliza Inbari, MBA
February 9, 2026
For clinicians, the phrase “heal wounds faster naturally” should never imply unproven remedies or a departure from evidence-based practice. Instead, natural healing refers to optimizing the body’s ability to repair itself through maintaining an optimal wound environment, ensuring proper nutrition, inflammation control, lifestyle interventions, and establishing adequate blood flow. This article reviews evidence-based, natural strategies […]
Purulent Drainage: Characteristics, Treatments, and Challenges
By Tara Call Triplett, RN, WCC, CHFN
July 16, 2025
Purulent drainage is considered the most serious type of exudate. Here, we look at the causes, signs, treatments, and challenges for this drainage type.