Keloid And Hypertrophic Scar
Scars are visible signs that remain after a wound has healed. Poor healing may contribute to scars that are obvious, unsightly or disfiguring.
Keloids are abnormal scars that extend beyond the edges of an original wound or incision.
Hypertrophic scars are thick clusters of scar tissue that develop directly at a wound site. They are often raised, red and uncomfortable and may become wider over time.
Contractures are scars that restrict movement due to skin and underlying tissue that pull together during healing.
Management includes multimodal treatment.
- Topical application.
- Injectable steroids.
- Surface Treatment like Dermabrasion, Laser or Chemical peels.
- Debulking of scar and layered closure.
- Integra application and Skin Graft.
- Tissue expansion.