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Fibroblasts engage in phagocytosis during wound healing

New research suggests that fibroblasts may play two roles in repairing skin injury—not only rebuilding the skin but also removing damaged...

Use of electrical stimulus can heal wounds three times more quickly

Researchers report they have developed a method of using electric stimulation to speed up the healing process, making wounds heal three...

Reactivating fetal healing protein NPGPx could improve chronic diabetic wounds

Recent research has shown promising early results in re-activating a protein associated with rapid wound healing. The protein quickly...

Three micro-RNAs impair venous ulcer healing

Researchers have identified three gene-regulating molecules—micro-RNAs—that seem to impair the healing of venous ulcers. They conclude...

Scarring reduced using local skin flap closure in Mohs surgery

The use of local skin flaps in Mohs micrographic surgery (MMS) appears to result in a lower Vancouver Scar Scale (VSS) rating at six...

VIDEO: New study uses virtual reality to relieve burn injury-related pain in children.

Using virtual reality games while changing dressings in pediatric patients with burn injuries might have an opioid-sparing effect.

Topical antibiotics may slow wound healing

The routine use of prophylactic topical antibiotics may slow the healing of minor skin wounds since new research shows that interleukin...

Identified: New target for healing chronic wounds

New research on inducing closure of chronic wounds could aid in healing diabetic foot ulcers, say the investigators who have identified a...

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