Topical modalities for treatment and prevention of postsurgical hypertrophic scars.

Payam Tristani-Firouzi, Chong Wee Foo

Journal: Facial plastic surgery clinics of North America 2012;19(3):551-7

PMID: 21856542

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Abstract

There is no universally accepted treatment regimen and no evidence-based literature to guide management of hypertrophic scars. This article summarizes the existing literature regarding topical treatments such as silicone gel sheeting and ointment, onion extract, vitamin E, pressure garment therapy, massage therapy, and topical imiquimod 5% cream in the management of hypertrophic scars.

Address: Department of Dermatology, University of Utah, 4A330 School of Medicine, 30 North 1900 East, Salt Lake City, UT 84132-2409, USA. [email protected]

DOI: 10.1016/j.fsc.2011.06.008

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MeSH Terms: Adjuvants, Immunologic, Administration, Cutaneous, Aminoquinolines, Cicatrix, Hypertrophic, Compression Bandages, Dermatologic Agents, Humans, Imiquimod, Massage, Onions, Phytotherapy, Plant Extracts, Postoperative Complications, Silicone Gels, Vitamin E, Vitamins