Scar tissue forms when a wound heals but is different from skin tissue. For example, it is less elastic, leading to tightness, limited movement, and pain. Exercise, moisturizing, and other home and ...

Some phrases are commonly used and are only sometimes valid when said. For those of us in the Pacific Northwest, an example could be using the term “It’s freezing out.” This phrase is often used when ...

If we can reduce this scarring, we can greatly improve survival." Following a heart attack, connective tissue cells called fibroblasts secrete a variety of proteins that combine to form scar tissue.

New UCLA research conducted in mice could explain why some people suffer more extensive scarring than others after a heart attack. The study, published in the journal Cell, reveals that a protein ...

New research discovers a potential path to prevent permanent scarring and heart failure following a myocardial infarction. A new study by investigators at Massachusetts General Hospital (MGH), a ...

Whether it’s a scar that dates back to your tree-climbing days or a more recent one from a surprise c-section, nearly everyone garners a collection of scars. Maybe you've even tried using scar cream ...

When a person has an injury, the body responds by repairing the damaged tissue, which creates scar tissue. There are numerous treatments that can help to reduce the appearance of scarring. A keloid is ...

New UCLA research conducted in mice could explain why some people suffer more extensive scarring than others after a heart attack. The study, published in the journal Cell, reveals that a protein ...

BOSTON—A new study by investigators at Massachusetts General Hospital (MGH), a founding member of the Mass General Brigham (MGB) healthcare system, reveals an important step to help the human heart ...