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Can stem cells cover scars?

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Can stem cells cover scars?

« on: 20/12/2016 09:38:22 »

Linda Mingus asked the Naked Scientists:

I've had a large surgical scar on my elbow for about 40 years. Will stem cells be able to cover the scar or grow new skin?
What do you think?

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Re: Can stem cells cover scars?

« Reply #1 on: 28/12/2016 02:19:10 »

Quote from: Linda Mingus on 20/12/2016 09:38:22

Linda Mingus asked the Naked Scientists:

I've had a large surgical scar on my elbow for about 40 years. Will stem cells be able to cover the scar or grow new skin?
What do you think?

I don't think so. Recent advances in regenerative medicine treat unhealed wounds. Yours is a healed wound.

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