Skin wound healing shows a unique cellular function mechanism involving the interaction of several cells, growth factors, and ...

Scabs get a bad reputation because they’re dry, crusty, and inconvenient, but they are one of the body’s most effective protection systems. From a biological standpoint, a scab is your skin’s ...

Could wounded skin someday regrow perfectly without scars? A new study by Harvard stem cell biologists published in Cell ...

Every other Friday, the Outside/In team here at NHPR answers listener questions. Lately, the topic has been healing, and this week's question comes from Lucy Perkins via Instagram, who wants to know: ...

No matter the size or severity, wounds on human skin are difficult to monitor while they heal. Biopsies disrupt the wound ...

Fish skin grafts are a new option for treating wounds and burns. Research suggests they reduce pain, aid healing, and have a low risk of side effects. New treatment options for burns and skin wounds ...