Author Topic: Spray-On Skin Gun (Read 2531 times)

roo_ster · « **on:** February 03, 2011, 10:58:02 PM »

http://pajamasmedia.com/instapundit/114286/
http://gizmodo.com/5749968/the-skin-gun-that-sprays-new-skin-on-burn-victims-is-real
"The skin gun is not science fiction—it's a prototype medical device that literally sprays skin cells onto burn victims to re-grow skin. Old methods like skin grafts took weeks to heal; the skin gun needs about an hour."

That is so cool.

They take stem cells made from the patient's healthy skin, mix it up with a cocktail of some sort, shake, stir, & spray on like paint.

Really, really cool.

Monkeyleg · « **Reply #1 on:** February 03, 2011, 11:00:52 PM »

Methinks they see a pot of gold in the future spraying skin over currently trendy tattoos.

Viking · « **Reply #2 on:** February 04, 2011, 01:12:55 AM »

Can it make new hair follicles? It's getting a wee bit thin on the top...

Viking · « **Reply #3 on:** February 04, 2011, 01:15:25 AM »

Damnit, can't watch the clip. Not available outside the US

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Monkeyleg · « **Reply #4 on:** February 04, 2011, 01:25:32 AM »

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Can it make new hair follicles? It's getting a wee bit thin on the top...

How old are you?

Viking · « **Reply #5 on:** February 04, 2011, 01:28:47 AM »

Quote from: Monkeyleg on February 04, 2011, 01:25:32 AM

How old are you?

26 this summer. Not bald yet up there, but it sure isn't as thick as it used to be. Not a huge bother since I look good with a shaved/trimmed head, but I sure like being able to have a mohawk cut every now and then

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Antibubba · « **Reply #6 on:** February 04, 2011, 02:08:46 AM »

You can probably pull off a reverse mohawk. Unless you're afraid it won't grow back.

Pharmacology · « **Reply #7 on:** February 04, 2011, 02:48:37 AM »

Yikes!

I wonder how they're going to accomplish sterility with that?

Perd Hapley · « **Reply #8 on:** February 04, 2011, 07:21:08 AM »

Good comment:

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Skin-On: Apply directly to the burn area.
Skin-On: Apply directly to the burn area.
Skin-On: Apply directly to the burn area.

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I'd like to say . . "*expletive deleted*ck YOU BUSH ADMINISTRATION!"

We could had this Stem cell research more often and used at an earlier time if it wasn't for your crazy ,religious Republican ways.

Hold on there, chief.

GigaBuist · « **Reply #9 on:** February 04, 2011, 09:48:40 AM »

Quote from: Pharmacology on February 04, 2011, 02:48:37 AM

I wonder how they're going to accomplish sterility with that?

Any idea how they do it now with skin grafts?

BridgeRunner · « **Reply #10 on:** February 04, 2011, 10:26:40 AM »

I've seen some snippets on this before. Truly fascinating and amazing.

Of course, in addition to the obvious life-saving and pain/rehab reducing awesomeness for people with severe burns, one does wonder about eventual cosmetic applications.

I've got an interesting and extensive scar collection myself. Have thought from time to time about trying to get them fixed someday, but dermabrasion and dermaplaning just don't really sound like my idea of a good time or a pleasant way to spend several months. But if dermabrasion/dermaplaning could be followed up with ready application of a layer of fresh skin, well, that's kind of a game changer. I'd have to get my tattoo redone after the fact, but that's no problem.

freakazoid · « **Reply #11 on:** February 04, 2011, 01:36:11 PM »

It rubs the lotion on its skin or else it gets the hose again.

Pharmacology · « **Reply #12 on:** February 04, 2011, 06:07:32 PM »

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Any idea how they do it now with skin grafts?

Well, my thinking was that this is an entirely different mechanic.
With the skin graft, they simply keep the grafts in a sterile environment
They're shooting these tiny particles through air, onto the skin, and it seems impossible to me be certain that the particles are traveling through "first air."
Granted, this isn't an IV, but these burn victims are definitely immunosuppressed and vulnerable..

geronimotwo · « **Reply #13 on:** February 04, 2011, 08:34:36 PM »

maybe they use an inert sterile gas to reomove the air as they are applying the skin? kind of like mig welding with co2!

Ned Hamford · « **Reply #14 on:** February 04, 2011, 11:37:50 PM »

Int'l Link

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7Y5H9Sasq5U

Also, where was this when I needed it two weeks ago?

Why isn't it the future yet!?!?

roo_ster · « **Reply #15 on:** February 05, 2011, 09:23:53 AM »

Quote from: Ned Hamford on February 04, 2011, 11:37:50 PM

Int'l Link

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7Y5H9Sasq5U

Also, where was this when I needed it two weeks ago?

Why isn't it the future yet!?!?

It is, now! Look at the time stamp on the post.

280plus · « **Reply #16 on:** February 05, 2011, 12:58:19 PM »

Quote from: Antibubba on February 04, 2011, 02:08:46 AM

You can probably pull off a reverse mohawk.

I believe we have a winner!

You'll have to look into the spray on hair.

It would be nice to think that those burned to the point where survival is questionable today would have a better chance to live tomorrow. Yes, very cool...

geronimotwo · « **Reply #17 on:** February 05, 2011, 05:44:57 PM »

i'm curious as to the extent of pain relief. would covering the burned nerve endings allow for faster healing of those as well?

Pharmacology · « **Reply #18 on:** February 06, 2011, 02:36:55 PM »

Quote from: geronimotwo on February 05, 2011, 05:44:57 PM

i'm curious as to the extent of pain relief. would covering the burned nerve endings allow for faster healing of those as well?

Well, as far as my limited pathophys education indicates: the burned nerve endings aren't the problem with burns.
It's the exposed / damaged areas, and if those can be re insulated against the environment, that should provide some pain relief.

But I could be totally wrong.

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