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GlossaryChronic Wounds (Non-healing Wounds)

injuries that don't heal within a typical 3-month period

Chronic wounds, also known as non-healing or persistent wounds, are injuries to the skin that fail to progress through the normal stages of healing within a predictable timeframe, typically around 3 months. These wounds can result from various underlying conditions such as diabetes, poor circulation, or prolonged pressure, and often require specialized medical treatment to promote healing and prevent complications like infection.

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learn Low Level Laser Therapy

laser therapy for anti-inflammatory and likely insignificant hair regrowth effects

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research Gene Therapy to Enhance Angiogenesis in Chronic Wounds

36 citations, August 2022 in “Molecular Therapy — Nucleic Acids”

Gene therapy shows promise for healing chronic wounds but needs more research to overcome challenges.

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community Verteporfin Update #2: Day 1 through Month 1 | Dr Blake Bloxham | Feller & Bloxham Medical | NY, NYC

in Research/Science 29 upvotes 1 year ago

The conversation discusses the use of Verteporfin in hair loss treatment. It suggests that Verteporfin could potentially regenerate hair follicles instead of forming scars, providing an unlimited donor supply for hair transplants.

community Clearing the air on how non-surgical treatments really work

17 upvotes 5 years ago

Treatments for hair loss, including finasteride, dutasteride, minoxidil, ketoconazole, microneedling, and low level laser light therapy, which aim to reduce DHT production, increase cell absorption and blood flow, and stimulate epidermal stem cells. It also stresses the importance of patience when using these treatments.

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