Influence of silicone gel on standardized postoperative scars

Riedel, Mareen; Brinckmann, Jürgen; Steffen, Armin; Nitsch, S.; Wollenberg, Barbara; Frenzel, H

doi:10.1111/ddg.12011

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“…In 2013, Riedel et al 17 published a study of 20 patients who underwent removal of a costal cartilage segment; half of the scar was treated with silicone gel for 3 months and the other half was used as a control. The scars were evaluated visually; of 19 patients, only 8 showed improvement, and 10 of 19 showed worsening on visual evaluation.…”

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“…Nevertheless, a majority of these studies have limitations: small sample size [7][8][9][13][14][15][16][48][49][50] , lack of objectivity in the evaluation criteria [10][11][12][13][14][15][16][48][49][50] , lack of control group 13,15,16 , and lack of standardization in the selection of patients 7,8 . Indeed, 2 studies concluded that silicone was not able to prevent hypertrophy in postoperative scars 17,51 . Niessen et al 51 stated that they started the treatment too early, 2 days after surgery, while still in the inflammatory phase.…”

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Current management for the prevention of postoperative scar hypertrophy

Faveret¹,

Cunha²

2015

Revista Brasileira De Cirurgia Plástica (RBCP) – Brazilian Journal of Plastic Sugery

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Current management for the prevention of postoperative scar hypertrophy

Faveret¹,

Cunha²

2015

Revista Brasileira De Cirurgia Plástica (RBCP) – Brazilian Journal of Plastic Sugery

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Therapy of pathological scars

Wagner

2013

J Deutsche Derma Gesell

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SummaryThe various clinical manifestations of scarring are an important topic for physicians in many disciplines. The prevention of excessive scarring is more successful than the treatment afterwards. Multiple options exist for prevention, wound repair modulation, and treatment of scars. This publication includes an overview of the pathogenesis, clinical classification, documentation, prevention, and invasive and non-invasive therapy options. IntroductionA scar (Latin: cicatrix) is the final condition resulting from a complex repair mechanism of the human body. Despite its importance, people who have scars often would rather their experiences were not visible on their body, as every scar tells a story. While some patients would like to erase their scars, thereby eliminating usually painful memories, in certain cultures or sub-cultures people intentionally bring about a scar healing process which is proudly displayed. Scarification (Latin: scarification, or scoring) refers to intentionally producing cutaneous scars. This technique is rooted deeply in the traditions of various peoples in which scarring is considered body decoration, or an initiation rite or symbol of belonging to a particular clan. Scarring is thought to represent courage and masculinity. This ritual is not limited to African tribes; in the Brazilian rain forest there are crocodile people, who modify their skin to conform to nature. In the Western world as well, there is what is known as a "scarification culture." Bodily modifications in terms of scarification are experiencing a renaissance. Depending on the technique used, the trend is known as cutting or branding and may be compared with tattooing. This is distinguished from psychological/pathological causes of scarring due to self-harm. There is also the issue of the attractiveness or stigmatization of people with scars. One study showed that men with facial scars were found attractive mainly by women who would consider having a short-term relationship. The authors suggested that there was an association between facial scarring and increased testosterone levels, reflecting attributes such as masculinity, courage, and strength [1].Yet, on the whole -regardless of scar morphology -most people do not find scars desirable. A representative survey found that 58.6 million Germans have scars. Of these, 10.6 million wish they did not have a scar, and of these one in four women (7.6 million) and one in ten men (3.0 million) (Source: Innofact on behalf of Bi-Oil ® ).

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Influence of silicone gel on standardized postoperative scars

Abstract: The use of silicone gel caused subjective differences within the same scar (worsening as well as improvement of the appearance). Positive effects were not detectable in the investigated parameters.

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Current management for the prevention of postoperative scar hypertrophy

Current management for the prevention of postoperative scar hypertrophy

Therapy of pathological scars

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