An open wound is like a battlefield. On one side are pathogenic microbes, trying their best to sneak into the cozy confines of the body. Standing guard are immune and connective tissue cells, working ...

A new study reveals promising new strategies to prevent skin scarring after injuries. A new study in Burns & Trauma, published by Oxford University Press, reveals promising new strategies to prevent ...

Skin is our protective barrier from the outside world, and it is highly susceptible to damage. To prevent infection, restore ...

Scars form on your skin after an injury as part of your body’s healing process. The size of the scar you’re left with depends on the severity of your injury and how well it heals. Shallow cuts and ...

University of Chicago researcher Xiaoyang Wu has developed a novel wound dressing that can stop bleeding while preventing infection and scarring using a single material, which has potential ...

Scarring, whether caused by acne, surgery or another wound-inducing experience, is almost as inevitable as it is permanent. If your scars create textural changes to your skin, medical intervention via ...

In a recent study published in Scientific Reports, researchers reported that microfibril-associated protein 5 (MFAP5) mediates wound healing through its pro-fibrotic effect by modulating collagen ...

Waiting for a scar to fade can feel like a bit of a waiting game. But if you’re looking to speed up the healing process, silicone scar sheets might be able to help. Silicone scar sheets are ...

Silicone scar tape keeps wounds protected and limits tension near the scar site. Using silicone tape consistently can decrease redness, swelling, and discomfort. Silicone scar tape should not be used ...