New injectable microgel system delivers precise radiation to keloids

Injectable microgels for targeted keloid radiotherapy

Keloids are abnormal fibroproliferative scars that form when overactive fibroblasts produce excessive collagen after skin injury. Unlike ordinary scars, they can extend beyond the original wound and cause itching, pain and tenderness.

New injectable microgel system delivers precise radiation to keloids

Researchers in Korea are developing a new approach to localized brachytherapy that could improve the treatment of keloid scars.