A cut in the womb can vanish almost without a trace. The same injury a few days after birth leaves behind a scar.

Researchers at UCLA, Duke University and other collaborating institutions have developed a biomaterial that may significantly reduce scar formation after wounding, leading to more effective skin ...

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 ...

When surgery is performed on infants in utero, it's not uncommon for them to be born without any scars. This comes thanks to a special quality of their skin which scientists now believe could be ...

Doctors have found a way to manipulate wounds to heal as regenerated skin rather than scar tissue. The method involves transforming the most common type of cells found in wounds into fat cells, ...

The research team discovered that the natural scar-free skin repair process relies partially on assistance from circulating blood cells. The results point the way toward possible treatments for ...

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 ...

They published their findings online in the journal Science on Thursday, January 5th, 2017. Fat cells called adipocytes are normally found in the skin, but they're lost when wounds heal as scars. The ...

Many patients seek out their local Emergency Department across the country on a daily basis for management of open wounds that usually include primary closure with either sutures or staples. Open ...

There are many different types of scars that can affect the legs, including raised and discolored scars. There are several procedures, medications, and home remedies that can help. Scars are a natural ...