Why does the face scar less than the rest of the body? New research uncovers the cellular pathway behind this difference.

Placenta grafting yields remarkable results for third-degree burns. Third-degree burns are being healed using placenta. The use of placenta in medicine is not new, but the results of Mary Townsend’s ...

Tweaking a pattern of wound healing established millions of years ago may enable scar-free injury repair after surgery or ...

A Milwaukee burn support group has focused on emotional recovery for burn survivors since the 1980s. Survivor Renee Jackson says the group helped rebuild her confidence after suffering burns to 40% of ...

Please provide your email address to receive an email when new articles are posted on . Burn and trauma scars can be extensive and difficult for patients. Jill S. Waibel, MD, gives pearls on how to ...

Especially if you don’t have access to pricey lasers or a top-notch dermatologist, scars can be really hard to get rid of once they’ve set in—which is why it helps to act fast. And if you’ve searched ...

A group of researchers from Tel Aviv University and Harvard University has devised a new non-invasive method to prevent burn scarring caused by the proliferation of collagen cells. They are using ...

Scars, like diamonds, are forever. Right? That is not necessarily true. Made of silicone, scar tape touts that it can be placed over a wound to minimize scarring and accelerate the healing process.

Scarring, whether caused by acne, surgery or another wound-inducing experience, is almost as inevitable as it is permanent. If your scars create textural changes to your skin, it is unlikely that an ...

Accidental burns in the kitchen, or outdoors are more common than we realise. While immediate first aid and medical care are ...