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Is it true that pork fat is being used in some instances for wound healing? sounds crazy at first, but makes sense i guess when i think about how essential fat is to our skin.

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Dr. James Rochester answered

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ECM: extracellular matrix is derived from pigs. Scientists at the University of Pittsburgh are studying this material which has shown great promise in regenerating tissue.

Answered 1/31/2015

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Dr. Michael Kleerekoper answered

Pork fat: I have not heard of this but, like anything else, too much of a good thing is not good for you. Be careful.

Dr Wright and another doctor agreed

Answered 2/1/2015

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A member asked:

Is it true that pork fat is being used in some instances for wound healing? sounds crazy at first, but makes sense i guess when i think about how essential fat is to our skin.

4 doctors weighed in across 2 answers

Dr. James Rochester answered

Dr. Michael Kleerekoper answered

Dr Wright and another doctor agreed

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