Effectiveness of silastic sheet coverage in the treatment of scar keloid (hypertrophic scar)

Effectiveness of silastic sheet coverage in the treatment of scar keloid (hypertrophic scar)

Several methods for the treatment of scar keloids have been reported. In this article, use of a 1-mm-thick silastic sheet placed over the scar keloid for 8-12 hours daily is reported. This procedure produced better results than the so-called pressure method.

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Veröffentlicht in:Aesthetic plastic surgery 1988-05, Vol.12 (2), p.95-99
1. Verfasser: Ohmori, S
Format: Artikel
Sprache:eng
Schlagworte:
Acne Keloid - therapy
Adolescent
Burns - complications
Child
Cicatrix - pathology
Cicatrix - therapy
Evaluation Studies as Topic
Female
Humans
Hypertrophy - pathology
Keloid - etiology
Keloid - pathology
Keloid - therapy
Male
Middle Aged
Silicone Elastomers - therapeutic use
Time Factors
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Zusammenfassung:Several methods for the treatment of scar keloids have been reported. In this article, use of a 1-mm-thick silastic sheet placed over the scar keloid for 8-12 hours daily is reported. This procedure produced better results than the so-called pressure method.
ISSN:0364-216X
1432-5241
DOI:10.1007/BF01576921