Hypertrophic scarring (HTS) is an aberrant form of wound healing that is associated with
excessive deposition of extracellular matrix and connective tissue at the site of injury. In this …

Hypertrophic scars and keloids can have significant detrimental effects on patients both
psychosocially and functionally. A careful identification of patient risk factors and a …

Written by experienced and internationally renowned contributors, this is the fourth edition of
what has become the standard reference for cosmetic scientists and dermatologists seeking …

Abstract Background and Objectives Hypertrophic scars and contractures are common
following various types of trauma and procedures despite skilled surgical and wound care …

Acne, also known as Acne Vulgaris (AV), is a long-term skin disease that occurs when hair
follicles are clogged with dead skin cells and oil from the skin. It is characterized by …

Objective: The aim of this systematic review with meta-analysis was to describe the status on
the effects of physical scar treatments on pain, pigmentation, pliability, pruritus, scar …

The ability of laser treatment to affect wound healing and subsequently minimize scar
formation has been investigated in recent years. However, no systematic review links these …

Cosmetic, functional, and structural sequelae of scarring are innumerable, and measures
exist to optimize and ultimately minimize these sequelae. To evaluate the innumerable …

Background: The management of hypertrophic scars and keloids remains a therapeutic
challenge. Treatment regimens are currently based on clinical experience rather than …

Significance: Laser use has become part of the gold standard of treatment as an effective
adjuvant in multimodal therapy for pathologic scarring caused by burns, trauma, acne, and …