Using drinkable tap water to clean wounds does not increase infection rates, according to the findings. There is, however, no evidence that it reduces infection rates or increases healing rate over leaving the wound alone.

Original post by ScienceDaily: Skin Care News

Posted: January 24th, 2008 under skin health.
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New research shows that by suppressing one of the genes that normally switches on in wound cells, wounds can heal faster and reduce scarring. This has major implications not just for wound victims but also for people who suffer organ tissue damage through illness or abdominal surgery.

Original post by ScienceDaily: Skin Care News

Posted: January 24th, 2008 under skin health.
Comments: none