Prevention and curative management of hypertrophic scar formation

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• 作者：Monica C.T. Bloemen ; Willem M. van der Veer ; Magda M.W. Ulrich ; Paul P.M. van Zuijlen ; Frank B. Niessen ; Esther Middelkoop
• 关键词：Burns ; Hypertrophic scar ; Incidence ; Therapy ; Treatment options ; Scar assessment
• 刊名：Burns
• 出版年：2009
• 出版时间：June 2009
• 年：2009
• 卷：35
• 期：4
• 页码：463-475
• 全文大小：341 K

文摘

Although hypertrophic scarring commonly occurs following burns, many aspects such as incidence of and optimal treatment for scar hypertrophy remain unclear. This review will focus on hypertrophic scar formation after burn in particular, exploring multiple treatment options and describing their properties as well as effectiveness. To evaluate treatment efficacy and scar development, clinical scar assessment is of eminent importance. Furthermore, recommendations regarding the classification of hypertrophy in the daily practice and in clinical trials are implemented.