Artificial skin

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Used for

reconstituted skin

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Broader Terms

prosthesis

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Related Terms

tissue engineering

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Scope Note

synthetic material used for the treatment of burns and other conditions involving large scale loss of skin; it often consists of an outer layer of silicone and an inner layer of collagen and chondroitin 6-sulfate.

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Facts (generated by robot; please edit if you find it inaccurate)

  • Integra artificial skin is a two-layer product commonly used for permanent dermal regeneration for treating severe burns.
  • Artificial skin is used to treat burn victims.
  • An alternative to autografts, allografts, or artificial skin is tissue expansion.
  • ) Artificial Skin In very severely burned patients who have little or no remaining intact skin, artificial skin is an extremely useful material not only to cover and thereby protect the wounded area, but to promote re-growth of a natural skin instead of scar tissue.
  • They are Integra Artificial Skin and Original BioBrane.
  • Artificial skin allows severely damaged skin to grow back and heal faster.
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