Management of scars

doi:10.1383/surg.2006.24.1.18

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Management of scars

Published Jan 1, 2006 · DOI · K. Thomas, P. Critchley

Surgery (oxford)

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Abstract

Abstract A normal scar is the final result of wound healing, initiated when tissue is injured by trauma, surgery or inflammation. Abnormal scars such as widened, atrophic, hypertrophic or keloid scars can occur in certain individuals, and management is primarily preventative, through careful surgical technique. Further management can be with conservative therapies alone or in combination with surgery. Conservative options include pressure garments, laser therapy, silicon gel, corticosteroid injections, radiation, laser therapy and cryotherapy. Certain scars can be revised surgically using specific techniques (e.g. Z-plasty). Keloid scars have a high rate of recurrence with surgery alone. Conservative treatment (e.g. radiotherapy) can be used in conjunction to decrease the risk of recurrence.

Study Snapshot

Preventative surgical technique and conservative therapies can effectively manage abnormal scars, including keloid scars, while reducing recurrence risk.

PopulationOlder adults (50-71 years)

Sample size24

MethodsObservational

OutcomesBody Mass Index projections

ResultsSocial networks mitigate obesity in older groups.

Management of scars

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