Microneedle physical contact as a therapeutic for abnormal scars

Abstract Background Abnormal (keloid and hypertrophic) scars are a significant affliction with no satisfactory single modality therapy to-date. Available options are often ineffective, painful, potentially hazardous, and require healthcare personnel involvement. Herein a self-administered microneedl...

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Main Authors: David C. Yeo, Elizabeth R. Balmayor, Jan-Thorsten Schantz, Chenjie Xu
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2017-08-01
Series:European Journal of Medical Research
Online Access:http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s40001-017-0269-6