| Sense and nonsense of scar creams and gels. | |
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MedLine Citation:
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PMID: 7976767 Owner: NLM Status: MEDLINE |
Abstract/OtherAbstract:
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The wish to prevent or improve scars, whether they are of surgical or traumatic origin, has led to the development of scar creams and gels that are said to influence the aesthetic appearance of a scar. In this article the literature on results of the topical application of various scar creams and gels is reviewed. It is concluded that no single modality has been proven to manage hypertrophic scarring except maybe silicone and BAPN. Further research into the physiology and pharmacophysiology of scar tissue is needed. With respect to scars, it still applies that even "plastic surgeons can't erase without a trace." |
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Authors:
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C J van den Helder; J J Hage |
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Publication Detail:
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Type: Journal Article; Review |
Journal Detail:
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Title: Aesthetic plastic surgery Volume: 18 ISSN: 0364-216X ISO Abbreviation: Aesthetic Plast Surg Publication Date: 1994 |
Date Detail:
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Created Date: 1994-12-27 Completed Date: 1994-12-27 Revised Date: 2005-11-16 |
Medline Journal Info:
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Nlm Unique ID: 7701756 Medline TA: Aesthetic Plast Surg Country: UNITED STATES |
Other Details:
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Languages: eng Pagination: 307-13 Citation Subset: IM |
Affiliation:
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Department of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, Academic Hospital of the Free University, Amsterdam, The Netherlands. |
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| MeSH Terms | |
Descriptor/Qualifier:
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Administration, Topical Cicatrix, Hypertrophic / prevention & control* Gels Humans Ointments Surgery, Plastic* Wound Healing / physiology |
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Reg. No./Substance:
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0/Gels; 0/Ointments |
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