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New synthetic melanin has been created, that can be applied in cream to heal existing wounds, protect both before and after sunburns, heal chemical wounds, decreasing chances of cancer and skin aging (news.northwestern.edu)

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In a new study, the scientists show that their synthetic melanin, mimicking the natural melanin in human skin, can be applied topically to injured skin, where it accelerates wound healing. These effects occur both in the skin itself and systemically in the body.

When applied in a cream, the synthetic melanin can protect skin from sun exposure and heals skin injured by sun damage or chemical burns, the scientists said. The technology works by scavenging free radicals, which are produced by injured skin such as a sunburn. Left unchecked, free radical activity damages cells and ultimately may result in skin aging and skin cancer.

Let's hope this can be in production in the coming years as this really could help people in many ways.

Read the link for a pretty good ELI5 to understand what melanin does and why it works.

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