Saturday, April 11, 2009

'Holy Grail' Drug Can Help Scars Heal, New Research Shows

From The Telegraph:

A drug - called Avotermin - which can help scars heal, has been created for the first time, in a breakthrough described as one of the "holy grails" of scientific research.

Injected into the skin after an injury it encourages the tissue to repair itself more quickly, reducing permanent disfiguration.

Avotermin could be used by surgeons before they operate on patients, to minimize damage, as well as on those who have suffered an injury.

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