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Title:

Microneedle physical contact as a therapeutic for abnormal scars.

Document type:
Journal Article; Article
Author(s):
Yeo, David C; Balmayor, Elizabeth R; Schantz, Jan-Thorsten; Xu, Chenjie
Abstract:
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 microneedle device based on drug-free physical contact for inhibiting abnormal scars is reported. Its therapeutic activity through microneedle contact eliminates hazards associated with toxic anti-scarring drugs while self-treatme...     »
Journal title abbreviation:
Eur J Med Res
Year:
2017
Journal volume:
22
Journal issue:
1
Pages contribution:
28
Language:
eng
Fulltext / DOI:
doi:10.1186/s40001-017-0269-6
Pubmed ID:
http://view.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/28807013
Print-ISSN:
0949-2321
TUM Institution:
Klinik und Poliklinik für Unfallchirurgie; Lehrstuhl für Plastische Chirurgie und Handchirurgie (Prof. Machens)
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