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Treating rare skin diseases by transplanting healthy skin - EurekAlert


Researchers from Nagoya University in Japan have successfully treated the skin diseases epidermolytic ichthyosis and ichthyosis with confetti by transplanting genetically healthy skin to inflamed areas. Their work could pave the way for a new and effective treatment strategy for these skin disorders.

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