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Scientists discover why some wounds refuse to heal

By InsideWellness Editorial · January 20, 2026

Originally published by ScienceDaily Skin Care.

Scientists have uncovered a surprising reason why some chronic wounds refuse to heal, even when treated with antibiotics. A common bacterium found in long-lasting wounds does not just resist drugs. It actively releases damaging molecules that overwhelm skin cells and stop them from repairing tissue. Researchers discove

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