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Glossary Scars

areas of fibrous tissue replacing normal skin post-injury

Scars are areas of fibrous tissue that replace normal skin after an injury. They form as part of the body's natural healing process when the dermis (the deep, thick layer of skin) is damaged. While the new tissue is made of the same protein (collagen) as the tissue it replaces, its fiber composition is different, often resulting in a different texture and appearance.

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research Recent Understandings of Biology, Prophylaxis and Treatment Strategies for Hypertrophic Scars and Keloids

305 citations , March 2018 in “International journal of molecular sciences”

In this review, the authors summarize classical and recent insights into the biology and treatment of hypertrophic scars and keloids, concluding that while understanding and strategies have advanced, effective prevention and treatments remain unsatisfactory.

research Scars or Regeneration?—Dermal Fibroblasts as Drivers of Diverse Skin Wound Responses

123 citations , January 2020 in “International Journal of Molecular Sciences”

This review discusses the role of fibroblast heterogeneity in determining skin scarring versus regeneration and reports no new results, highlighting opportunities for developing antiscarring therapies.

research Human Wharton’s Jelly Mesenchymal Stem Cells Plasticity Augments Scar-Free Skin Wound Healing with Hair Growth

102 citations , April 2014 in “PloS one”

In this study, Wharton’s Jelly Mesenchymal Stem Cells, cultured with human platelet lysate, showed enhanced wound-healing capabilities and multilineage differentiation potential, distinguishing them from bone marrow-derived stem cells and presenting exciting prospects for regenerative medicine.

research Skin wounds in the MRL/MPJ mouse heal with scar

51 citations , January 2006 in “Wound Repair and Regeneration”

This study found that MRL/MpJ mouse dorsal skin wounds heal with similar scar formation and collagen deposition as C57bl/6 and Balb/c mice.

research The stretched scar: the benefit of prolonged dermal support

37 citations , January 1989 in “British Journal of Plastic Surgery”

This study found that using a subcuticular non-absorbable suture for six months significantly reduced scar stretching and width compared to shorter-term suturing methods after tattoo removal.

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community Scared of Oral Minoxidil Dread Shed

1 upvotes 2 weeks ago

A woman with PCOS, AGA, and TE is worried about hair loss from oral minoxidil (OM) and is considering topical treatment to avoid shedding. A user reassures her that while shedding may occur, it won't lead to baldness, just temporary thinning.

community Scared of Twink death due to minoxidil

in Minoxidil 9 months ago

A 19-year-old is considering switching from topical to oral minoxidil to combat hair loss, despite concerns about increased body hair. They are currently using minoxidil, ketoconazole shampoo, and dutasteride, and are willing to accept the trade-off of more body hair for better scalp hair growth.

community Scams by hair transplant, prp, GFC clinics i faced 24/m. Is there a dna test that shows which meds are more suitable to individual saw a post link below

in Is this regrowth? 1 year ago

The user shares their experience with hair loss treatments, including oral finasteride, oral minoxidil, and a topical lotion for dandruff, expressing dissatisfaction with past treatments like PRP and hair transplants. They seek advice on a DNA test to determine suitable medications and express frustration with dermatologists' advice.

community Scarring Alopecia and NSAIDs?

4 upvotes 5 years ago

The user suspects scarring alopecia and is exploring NSAIDs and turmeric/pepper for inflammation-related hair loss, having experienced burning and thinning with finasteride and testosterone reduction. They are seeking feedback while unable to afford a dermatologist.

community Was scared to try fin and jumped straight to 2.5mg Dut?

36 upvotes 1 week ago

The user started with oral minoxidil and switched to 2.5mg dutasteride, experiencing significant hair growth without side effects. They believe dutasteride has fewer side effects than finasteride due to its action on both type 1 and 2 5-alpha reductase enzymes.

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learn Scalp Micropigmentation

Will my scar completely disappear after scalp micropigmentation? Scalp micropigmentation camouflages scars but does not make them completely disappear.

learn Hair Transplant

Do hair transplants leave scars? Hair transplants can leave scars, but FUE typically results in minimal and less visible scarring.
Will there be visible scarring after a hair transplant? Hair transplants can leave scars, but FUE typically results in minimal, nearly invisible ones.
Can a hair transplant cover scars? Hair transplants can effectively cover scars on the scalp with proper assessment.
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