In healing skin, epithelial cells proliferate and migrate to the top of the wound bed in order to provide a covering for new tissue. Tissue that is epithelialized forms a protective barrier between the wound […]

Granulation tissue that grows beyond the margins of the original wound. This occurs when the proliferative phase of healing is prolonged, usually as a result of irritant forces or bacterial imbalance.  

Sections of devitalized tissue that is cast off the surface of the skin. This is commonly seen in gangrene, fungal infections, and ulcers. This tissue appears thickened, dry, and with black discoloration.

Necrotic or devitalized tissue that is shedding or separating itself from the normal, living tissue of the body.

Permanent tissue death due to traumatic injury or disease. This typically occurs because of a lack of oxygen to the tissue. Necrotic, or devitalized, tissue will appear with black discoloration. Here is an example of […]

In the normal reparative process our bodies undergo, new connective tissue and capillaries form on the surface of a healing ulcer or wound. The tissue appears bumpy and beefy red due to the tissue being […]