A team of scientists at Northwestern University has developed a synthetic version of melanin that could have a million and one uses. In new research, they showed that their melanin can prevent blistering and accelerate the healing process in tissue samples of freshly injured human skin. The team now plans to further develop their “super melanin” as both a medical treatment for certain skin injuries and as a potential sunscreen and anti-aging skincare product.
Cellulitis, a bacterial skin infection, can manifest with symptoms such as swelling, tenderness, pain, and skin dimpling. Commonly targeting the lower extremities, it can become severe if left untreated.
The study explores how emerging technologies for bruise detection can address enduring health disparities experienced by survivors of domestic violence.