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British Journal of Nursing, 2022
Scarring has major psychological and physical repercussions. Scars are often considered trivial, but they can be disfiguring and aesthetically unpleasant and may cause severe itching, tenderness, pain, sleep disturbance, anxiety, depression and disruption of daily activities.
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Scarring has major psychological and physical repercussions. Scars are often considered trivial, but they can be disfiguring and aesthetically unpleasant and may cause severe itching, tenderness, pain, sleep disturbance, anxiety, depression and disruption of daily activities.
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KELOIDS AND HYPERTROPHIC SCARS
Archives of Surgery, 1948AN UNSIGHTLY scar is often a matter of concern to a patient who acquires such a disfigurement. For this reason, if for no other, it should be a matter of concern to the surgeon. Perhaps the commonest causes of scar disfigurement are hypertrophy of scar tissue and keloid formation. The two conditions are frequently confused, and it is often difficult to
H M, TRUSLER, T B, BAUER
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Journal of the American Podiatric Medical Association, 1995
Scar formation is discussed along with definitions of the three most common types of scars: normal, hypertrophic, and keloid. Several current forms of therapy designed to reduce or eliminate scars are presented. The use of silicone gel sheeting is reviewed as a newer solution for the treatment of many types of lower extremity scars.
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Scar formation is discussed along with definitions of the three most common types of scars: normal, hypertrophic, and keloid. Several current forms of therapy designed to reduce or eliminate scars are presented. The use of silicone gel sheeting is reviewed as a newer solution for the treatment of many types of lower extremity scars.
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Keloids and Hypertrophic Scars
Dermatologic Surgery, 1999Keloids and hypertrophic scars are benign fibrous growths that occur after trauma or wounding of the skin and present a major therapeutic dilemma to the dermatologist because of frequent recurrences.The purpose of this study is to review the pertinent literature and provide updated information on keloids and hypertrophic scars that will enable the ...
R S, English, P D, Shenefelt
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Keloids and Hypertrophic Scars
The Journal of Dermatologic Surgery and Oncology, 1993background. Keloids and hypertrophic scars are benign fibrous growths which usually occur after trauma in predisposed individuals. Their etiology, clinical manifestations and treatment are diverse.objective. The purpose of this article is to review the pertinent literature concerning keloids and hypertrophic scars as well as present my own ...
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Hypertrophic Scars and Keloids
Clinics in Podiatric Medicine and Surgery, 2001Excessive scarring caused by pathologically overabundant collagen deposition is a problem known by all surgeons. Complications to wound healing, such as hypertrophic scars and keloids, can lead to an aesthetically unacceptable result or even lead to anatomic dysfunction.
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Keloids and hypertrophic scars
Clinics in Dermatology, 1994Abstract Keloids and hypertrophic scars are fibrous growths that result from an abnormal connective tissue response. Since both share certain similarities and the distinction between the two may be blurred in some cases, both will be discussed in this chapter.
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Management of Scar Contractures, Hypertrophic Scars, and Keloids
Otolaryngologic Clinics of North America, 1995Aberrant fibrous tissue formation after surgery or trauma still presents a challenge to surgeons. Current research hopes to identify the characteristics of the population of fibroblasts that lead to hypertrophic or keloid scar formation. Surgical procedures and laser therapy followed by intralesional steroid treatments still are the foundation of ...
D A, Sherris +2 more
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Topical treatments for hypertrophic scars
Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology, 2006Hypertrophic scars represent an abnormal, exaggerated healing response after skin injury. In addition to cosmetic concern, scars may cause pain, pruritus, contractures, and other functional impairments. Therapeutic modalities include topical medications, intralesional corticosteroids, laser therapy, and cryosurgery.
Joanna M, Zurada +2 more
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Management of keloids and hypertrophic scars
Journal of the American Podiatric Medical Association, 1991Keloids and hypertrophic scars may complicate elective foot surgery. Differentiation between these two entities is important before treatment is contemplated. The authors review current theories on the etiology of these lesions and outline various treatment options.
M, Tritto, I O, Kanat
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