Afraid To Scar? Parasitic Worms Could Save Your Skin | Weather.com
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January 1, 2026Updated: January 1, 2026, 12:00 pm ESTPublished: January 1, 2026, 12:00 pm EST

Worm your way to better skin? New research suggests parasites may hold a revolutionary key to healing wounds with scarring or fibrosis. Topical application of a special, worm-derived protein on lab rats proved to be quite effective. Here’s what you need to know.

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