Breakthrough drug-eluting patch stops scar growth, reduces scar tissues

A new invention provides a simple, affordable and -- most importantly -- highly effective way for patients to self-treat keloid scars. It is a special patch made from polymers fabricated into microneedles, which are loaded with the US FDA-approved scar-reducing drug, 5-fluorouracil. Self-administered by patients, the microneedles attach the patch to scar tissue and allow sustained drug-release.

Source: ScienceDaily Headlines - June 23, 2014 Category: Science Source Type: news