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GlossaryScabs (Eschar)

protective crusts forming over wounds to aid healing

Scabs, also known as crusts or eschar, are protective layers that form over a wound or damaged skin as part of the body's natural healing process. They consist of dried blood, plasma, and other fluids, and serve to protect the underlying tissue from infection while new skin cells regenerate.

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research Efficacy Assessment of Mesenchymal Stem Cell Transplantation for Burn Wounds in Animals: A Systematic Review

21 citations , August 2020 in “Stem Cell Research & Therapy”

Stem cell therapy helps heal burn wounds faster in animals.

research Management of a Facial Partial Thickness Chemical Burn in a Dog Caused by Bleach

2 citations , January 2017 in “Journal of veterinary emergency and critical care”

A dog's facial chemical burn healed in 84 days with conservative treatment.

research Topical Application of Synthetic Melanin Promotes Tissue Repair

19 citations , November 2023 in “npj Regenerative Medicine”

Synthetic melanin applied to skin speeds up wound healing.

research Recipient Site Scalp Necrosis: A Rare Postoperative Complication of Hair Transplantation

October 2023 in “Journal of cosmetic dermatology”

Timely treatment and prevention are crucial to avoid serious complications in hair transplants.

research Differential Cutaneous Wound Healing in Thermally Injured MRL/MPJ Mice

26 citations , July 2007 in “Wound Repair and Regeneration”

MRL/MpJ mice heal burns slower with more scarring and less tissue regeneration than BALB/c mice.

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community Hair loss treatment tier list by Dr Oscar Muñoz

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Dr. Oscar Muñoz's hair loss treatment tier list suggests oral minoxidil and finasteride are highly effective, while topical treatments like RU58841 and microneedling are less effective. Users discuss the effectiveness of various treatments, with some favoring oral options for their practicality and higher response rates.