Scars are a natural part of the body’s healing process, but that doesn’t mean they have to be permanent. Whether from acne, ...

and repair using human skin and hair follicles. In their latest work, her research team transplanted hair follicles into human skin scars in an attempt to make that tissue healthy again. In this ...

Not all scars are created equal. That’s the conclusion of a new study by Weizmann Institute of Science researchers: They found that two distinct types of scars, referred to as “hot” and “cold,” can ...

Since heart muscle cells don't regenerate, the repair consists of cobbling together a scar tissue patch. The problem is that the scar can invade healthy heart tissue in the days or weeks following ...