This is a fresh burn wound, and the character hasn't had a chance to seek medical attention. Bornstein: There's all these things that go in the story that we have to think about, from step A to Z.

The recent devastating wildfires in Los Angeles have brought the global impact of burn-related emergencies into sharp focus.

This is particularly helpful in picking out the color palette for fresh burns. Heavy black in the deepest part of the wounds, shades of red, and lots of yellow. Besides heavy prosthetics ...

Dr. Jeffrey Carter, associate professor of surgery at LSU Health New Orleans School of Medicine, has spent over a decade developing a new technology for burn and wound care, known as spray-on skin. He ...