Delayed Collagen Production Without Myofibroblast Formation Contributes to Reduced Scarring in Adult Skin Microwounds

    November 2023 in “ Journal of Investigative Dermatology ”
    Chen‐Hsiang Kuan, Kang‐Yu Tai, Shao-Chi Lu … Sung‐Jan Lin
    Studysummary This study observed that cutaneous microwounds created by fractional photothermolysis heal differently from typical wounds, displaying rapid re-epithelialization and limited inflammation, which may help reduce scar formation by delaying collagen remodeling and minimizing myofibroblast activation.
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