As a wound heals, tissue begins to grow over the wound, protecting it and replacing the damaged skin. As this fibrous tissue settles in, you develop a scar. Essentially, scars are nature’s way of ...

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 ...

When a skin wound occurs, a protein called collagen forms around the wound to repair it. This process can result in a scar. Using certain home remedies can help to reduce the appearance of scars.

Dermatologists can use a laser to reduce a scar’s appearance and minimize pain and itching. It may also prevent scars after surgery. Although laser treatment cannot completely remove scars, it can ...

Scars tell stories, but sometimes they’re stories we’d rather not share with the world. Laser treatment stands among the most effective solutions for those wanting to minimize the appearance of these ...

Cool guys may have scars, but plenty of people would relish the opportunity to get rid of their own. In new research out this week, an experimental drug has shown promise at being able to clear up ...