Examples of disfiguring scars include keloids, widened scars, and hypertrophic scars. (medscape.com)
Both keloid and hypertrophic scars are wounds that heal overzealously above the skin surface. (medscape.com)
Although both can be red and raised, keloids continue to grow and hypertrophic scars tend to regress over time. (medscape.com)
Widened scars can be easily differentiated from hypertrophic and keloid scars based on findings from a physical examination. (medscape.com)
Clinically, keloids can be differentiated from hypertrophic scars because they grow outside the confines of the original scar. (medscape.com)
Triamcinolone injections have been the standard treatment to induce flattening, fading, and decreased symptomatology of hypertrophic scars. (medscape.com)
Deep scars, on the other hand, present an anomaly in their healing process and are almost irreversible (these are called atrophic or hypertrophic scars). (thecosmetist.co)
Scar formation6
Studies have demonstrated 80-100% improvement in hypertrophic scar formation. (medscape.com)
However, in patients with a history of keloid or hypertrophic scar formation, the cosmetic result may sometimes be unsatisfactory. (elsevierpure.com)
Although the TAC approach offers a potential cosmetic benefit in patients with a history of keloid or hypertrophic scar formation, a more generalized use cannot be recommended based on current evidence. (elsevierpure.com)
The difference of scar thickness assessment result among the 3 method in patients at the initial stage of scar formation, hypertrophic scar and atrophic scar was compared. (xawmei.com)
There were 79 patients at the initial stage of scar formation, 102 at the hypertrophic stage, and 43 at the atrophic stage. (xawmei.com)
However, no single therapy provides optimal results to eliminate hypertrophic scar formation. (ui.ac.id)
Painful1
Hypertrophic - Appearance is raised and firm, and it may feel painful or restrict movement. (breastandbody.co.uk)
Term2
In reviewing the origin of the terms cicatrix and scar, the term cicatrix is interesting in itself. (medscape.com)
Cicatrix: The medical term for scar. (dralpana.com)
Confines of the original1
The difference between a keloid and a hypertrophic scar is that a keloid continues to enlarge beyond the original size and shape of the wound, while a hypertrophic scar enlarges within the confines of the original wound. (medscape.com)
Contracture3
The treatment of hypertrophic scar, keloid and scar contracture by triamcinolone acetonide. (medscape.com)
These effects are expected to expedite the wound healing process, reducing contracture and preventing hypertrophic scar and keloid formation. (koreamed.org)
13. [Clinical effects of free transplantation of expanded thoracodorsal artery perforator flaps in reconstructing cervical cicatrix contracture deformity after burns]. (nih.gov)
Scarring1
Carswell L, Borger J. Hypertrophic Scarring Keloids. (medscape.com)
Treatment1
Topical silicone gel for the prevention and treatment of hypertrophic scar. (medscape.com)
Term2
In reviewing the origin of the terms cicatrix and scar, the term cicatrix is interesting in itself. (medscape.com)
Even white spots, leukonychia, so often seen on toenails, were included under the term cicatrix. (medscape.com)
Human1
Cohen IK, Keiser HR, Sjoerdsma A. Collagen synthesis in human keloid and hypertrophic scar. (medscape.com)
Results1
Additionally, the Cicatrix cream results in to skin reconstruction, thereby improving skin health. (com.bd)
Cream1
Take a coin-sized amount of the Cicatrix cream in your hands and apply to the face. (com.bd)