Skin microbiome, IL-8, linked to keloid scarring
Researchers have found a potential link between the skin microbiota and keloid scarring, which suggests that commensal bacteria and...
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John Evans
Jan 20, 20231 min read
Common comorbidities associated with abnormal scarring identified
New findings have identified several conditions that frequently co-occur with keloid and hypertrophic scars, including atopic eczema,...
Allan Ryan
Dec 5, 20222 min read
Study shows minor facial scars do not produce negative first impressions
Minor facial scars have little or no effect on ratings of attractiveness and would not benefit from revision, according to the results of...
John Evans
Sep 2, 20221 min read
Early microneedling improves surgical scar outcomes
Treating surgical scars with microneedling early during the maturation and remodelling phase appears to lead to better aesthetic outcomes...
Allan Ryan
Jul 18, 20222 min read
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...
John Evans
Mar 18, 20222 min read
Patients are their own worst critics when it comes to surgical scars on the face
Patients who undergo facial surgery think their surgical scars look worse than surgeons and independent observers do, according to new...
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