Abstract
Skin scars vary from a fine line which is the best outcome that surgery can achieve to a variety of abnormal scars. Scarring can cause physical, cosmetic and psychosocial consequences producing significant emotional and financial costs to the patient, physician and the health-care system. This article reviews the spectrum of abnormal scar types, and offers advice on assessment and treatment with current and potential future therapies.
| Original language | English |
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| Pages (from-to) | 527-532 |
| Number of pages | 5 |
| Journal | British journal of hospital medicine |
| Volume | 67 |
| Issue number | 10 |
| Publication status | Published - Oct 2006 |
Keywords
- etiology: Cicatrix
- Dermabrasion
- Humans
- Laser Therapy
- therapeutic use: Silicone Gels
- therapeutic use: Steroids