There has been a long-standing need for guidelines on the diagnosis and treatment of
keloids and hypertrophic scars that are based on an understanding of the pathomechanisms …

Background: In 2010, this Journal published my comprehensive review of the literature on
hypertrophic scars and keloids. In that article, I presented evidence-based algorithms for the …

Keloid scars, characterized by abnormal fibroproliferation and excessive extracellular matrix
(ECM) production that extends beyond the original wound, often cause pruritus, pain, and …

Background Chest keloids are a difficult sub‐group of scars to treat, likely secondary to the
high wound tension in the area that promotes excessive fibroblast proliferation and collagen …

Fractional lasers have been used for the improvement of scar tissue in the recent years but
there has not been extensive research on their impact. The purpose of this study was to …

Background In recent years, pedicled perforator flaps have revolutionized plastic surgery by
reducing donor site morbidity and ensuring larger and deeper reconstructions with local …

Background Generally, the recurrence rate of keloids is unacceptably high after surgical
excision alone. Nevertheless, surgical reduction of keloids is inevitable in many cases. The …

Background Patients suffering from keloid scarring often face debilitating functional and
psychosocial symptoms. The complex pathophysiology of keloids necessitates a patient …

Background Surgical excision combined with radiotherapy is considered an effective
treatment for keloids, while the efficacy and safety of this regimen for huge keloids in patients …

The treatment of keloids, particularly in high‐tension areas, is challenging due to their
extension beyond the original wound boundaries and high recurrence rates, thereby …