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Daniel Keane

Hair follicle transplants found to reduce scarring in breakthrough research by Imperial College London

The research has been carried out by Imperial College London

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Researchers in London have heralded a breakthrough to reduce severe scarring after an accident or surgery.

Scientists from Imperial College found that using hair follicles in transplants helped to significantly restore scarred skin in three patients. Scarring can impair movement, cause physical discomfort and emotional distress.

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