First, cleanliness prevents infection. Burns, in particular ... explained Kruger. Clean the scar area gently with lukewarm ...

A scar is an area of skin that is permanently changed after a wound. Scars can form after a burn, surgery, an infection, acne, a sore, or a cut. It’s usually thicker than normal skin and can be ...

As a late-winter storm brings rain to Southern California, evacuation orders and warnings have been issued in recent wildfire burn areas in Los Angeles and Orange counties. Official interactive ...

Vector control districts covering the Palisades and Eaton burn scars are warning residents that unmaintained pools could be turning into breeding grounds for mosquitoes as warmer weather returns.

BOISE, Idaho — The Bureau of Land Management Boise District is working on reseeding burn scar areas by helicopter to help reduce the risk of erosion and wildfires. BLM on Friday said its aerial ...

As cleanup and recovery continues in the Eaton fire burn zone, a new concern is emerging for public health officials: a possible mosquito boom. This, as the impact Altadena area is home thousands ...

A segment of Pacific Coast Highway was closed Friday due to a recent mudslide in the Palisadas burn scar area, officials announced. Authorities are urging drivers to use alternative routes as they ...