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GlossaryThermal Injury (Heat Injury)

skin damage caused by heat sources like fire or steam

Thermal injury, also known as a burn, occurs when skin or other tissues are damaged by heat, such as from fire, hot liquids, steam, or hot objects. These injuries can range from mild, affecting only the outer layer of skin (first-degree burns), to severe, involving deeper tissues and potentially causing significant complications (third-degree burns). Proper treatment is crucial to prevent infection and promote healing.

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Genetic Fate-Mapping Reveals Surface Accumulation But Not Deep Organ Invasion of Pleural and Peritoneal Cavity Macrophages Following Injury

research Genetic Fate-Mapping Reveals Surface Accumulation But Not Deep Organ Invasion of Pleural and Peritoneal Cavity Macrophages Following Injury

24 citations, May 2021 in “Nature Communications”

Cavity macrophages gather on organ surfaces but don't really invade or help repair the organs after injury.

research Complications of Rhytidectomy

47 citations, August 2005 in “Facial Plastic Surgery Clinics of North America”

Face-lifts can lead to complications like bleeding, nerve injury, skin death, hair loss, and rare infections, with careful surgery reducing risks.

research Advancements in Skin Resurfacing Technologies: CO₂ and Er:YAG Lasers, Fractional Photothermolysis, and Plasma Resurfacing

19 citations, August 2007 in “Seminars in Plastic Surgery”

Newer skin resurfacing lasers reduce damage and scarring, with some approved for safe use and minimal side effects.

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community Got a microscope camera. Here’s the difference between healthy and miniaturized hair

in Progress Pictures 492 upvotes 2 years ago

A user who shared progress pictures of their scalp using a microscope camera, demonstrating the difference between healthy and miniaturized hair. Various explanations for the cause of this were discussed, such as DHT build-up in scalp sebum causing an autoimmune response leading to inflammation and eventual hair loss, with some suggesting a do-it-yourself treatment involving adding ascorbic acid powder to shampoo.

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