• HNO · Nov 2006

    [Hyperplastic scars and keloids. Part I: basics and prevention].

    • A Baisch and F Riedel.
    • Universitäts-Hals-Nasen-Ohren-Klinik Mannheim.
    • HNO. 2006 Nov 1; 54 (11): 893-904; quiz 905.

    AbstractAberrant wound healing results in unsightly scarring, hypertrophic scarring, and keloid formation, causing functional and cosmetic deformities, discomfort, psychological stress, and patient dissatisfaction. Scar prevention and management continue to be important issues for the facial plastic surgeon. This article presents an overview on the pathogenesis of a scar and of the different types of scars. Differences between keloids, hypertrophic scars and normal scars include distinct scar appearance, histologic morphology and cellular function in response to growth factors. Recent advances in our understanding of the wound healing process reveal possible causes for hypertrophic scars and keloids. This information might assist in the development of efficacious prevention and treatment for hypertrophic scar and keloid formation. This article also describes the strategies available for scar prevention. Recommendations focus on the management of hypertrophic scars and keloids.

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