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October 2017 in “JAMA facial plastic surgery” Condensed nanofat with fat grafts effectively improves atrophic facial scars.
Silk sericin dressing with collagen heals wounds faster and improves scar quality better than Bactigras.
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January 1995 in “Aesthetic Plastic Surgery” New suturing technique with wider intervals and shallow stitches helps prevent scalp scars and promotes hair growth.
December 2022 in “Indian Journal of Plastic Surgery” Hair transplant improved a facial scar and patient satisfaction.
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January 2022 in “Oxidative Medicine and Cellular Longevity” Fibroblasts are crucial in scar formation and wound healing, with potential therapies aiming for scarless healing.
January 2025 in “Dermatologic Therapy” Combining fractional CO2 laser with type III collagen improves acne scar treatment.
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January 2000 in “American journal of clinical dermatology” Various treatments can improve post-acne scars, but results vary.
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January 2015 in “European journal of pharmacology” Ginsenoside Rb1 may help remodel hypertrophic scars effectively at a dose of 0.56 mg.
April 2025 in “ALEXMED ePosters” Combining nanofat with FUE improves scar appearance and function better than FUE alone.
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March 2008 in “Dermatologic Surgery” Transplanting chest hair into scars can effectively treat wide donor scars from hair restoration surgery.
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January 2023 in “Biomedicines” The treatment combining laser and fetal fibroblasts effectively reduces scarring.
April 2019 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” Fractional photothermolysis helps wounds heal with minimal scarring.
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June 2026 in “Preprints.org” Atorvastatin in a keratin hydrogel may help treat skin scars effectively.
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June 1988 in “The American journal of cosmetic surgery” The technique removes pitted scars by replacing them with skin from behind the ear and then smoothing the area after a few weeks.
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June 2016 in “Cell and Tissue Research” The right cells and signals can potentially lead to scarless wound healing, with a mix of natural and external wound healing controllers possibly being the best way to achieve this.
February 2026 in “Exploration” Advancements in gene therapy, stem cells, and biomaterials show promise for reducing scarring in wound healing, but face clinical challenges.
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November 2009 in “Archives of Dermatology” Calcipotriol doesn't prevent hypertrophic scars, but keratinocyte activation is important in scar formation.
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May 2012 in “Journal of Plastic Reconstructive and Aesthetic Surgery” Beard hair can effectively hide hair transplant scars.
July 2025 in “Russian Journal of Transplantology and Artificial Organs” Combining surgical and nonsurgical methods is key to reducing post-burn scars.
April 2023 in “Authorea (Authorea)” Hair transplantation can improve scars after removing a rare skin cancer.
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January 2015 in “Burns & Trauma” Tissue engineering improves burn scar reconstruction by using skin substitutes and replacing damaged tissues.
Wound healing involves three phases and various cells and factors, with scars typically forming in adults. Chronic wounds can occur due to various issues, and abnormal scarring can lead to hypertrophic or keloid scars. Emerging research areas include the role of proteins, microRNAs, macrophage manipulation, and stem cell treatment.
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May 2004 in “Dermatologic Surgery” The article concludes that using the single-scar technique for hair transplants can result in a more attractive scar and that concerns about the technique can be managed with proper methods.
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September 2023 in “Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology” c-Maf positive macrophages help form hypertrophic scars by affecting fibroblasts and collagen production.
July 2024 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” Mechanical tension worsens keloid scars by activating inflammation and fibrosis pathways.
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February 2023 in “Tropical Journal of Pharmaceutical Research” Polysulfonic acid mucopolysaccharide can reduce skin scarring.
Transplanting beard hair into a scalp wound after hair transplant surgery improves scar appearance and hair keeps its normal traits.
October 1991 in “Archives of Dermatology” The woman has a skin condition involving nodules, scars, and hair loss.