Many techniques for management of hypertrophic scars and keloids have been proven
through extensive use, but few have been supported by prospective studies with adequate …

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ABSTRACT In the United States, chronic wounds affect 6.5 million patients. An estimated
excess of US 25billionisspentannuallyontreatmentofchro…,anagingpopulationandasharpriseintheincid …

Advanced therapies combating acute and chronic skin wounds are likely to be brought
about using our knowledge of regenerative medicine coupled with appropriately tissue …

BACKGROUND: Surprisingly little is known about how skin scars affect patients' lives,
though specialist clinical impressions suggest their impact is related to both their physical …

Background: Although scar evaluation tools are necessary for an evidence-based approach
to scar management, there is as yet no generally accepted tool. The Patient and Observer …

Dermal substitutes are of major importance in treating full thickness skin defects, both in
acute and chronic wounds. We outlined specific requirements of three classes of dermal …

Background Problematic scarring remains a challenging aspect to address in the treatment
of burns and can significantly affect the quality of life of the burn survivor. At present, there …

Burn trauma ranges from the minor burn to the devastating injury, which can impact on all
aspects of a person's life, including their aesthetic appearance, relationships with others …

The development and use of artificial skin in treating acute and chronic wounds has, over
the last 30 years, advanced from a scientific concept to a series of commercially viable …