Researchers at the University of Arizona uncovered a previously unknown population of circulating immune cells that play a critical role in fibrosis, the buildup of scar tissue that can lead to organ ...

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 ...

Researchers at the University of Arizona have uncovered a previously unknown population of circulating immune cells that play a critical role in fibrosis, the buildup of scar tissue that can lead to ...

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 ...

Implanted medical devices often stimulate the body’s immune system to isolate the foreign material and build up a wall of scar tissue around the devices, which can ultimately prevent them from ...

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 ...

Botulinum toxin type A (BTX-A) has emerged as a promising agent in both scar management and wound healing. By inducing temporary muscular paralysis, BTX-A reduces tension across wound edges, thereby ...

A team of researchers at Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) have designed a ground-breaking material that is designed to prevent the buildup of scar tissue around implantable devices. The ...

In a world first, researchers have printed multi-layered, living skin directly onto significant injuries in rats for scar-free skin repair. It's not sci-fi – they're genuinely 3D-printing skin (and ...

When you’ve had a wound that required stitches, the recovery period can feel frustratingly slow. Whether from surgery, an accident, or another injury, properly cared for stitches not only heal faster ...

Researchers in the College of Medicine – Tucson’s Department of Surgery are uncovering new insights into how mechanical strain on cells affects healing. Researchers at the University of Arizona ...