Abstract | BACKGROUND: METHODS: RESULTS: The silicone gel sheets resulted in moderate improvement in scar thickness, scar color and was noted to be effective to some degree in all tested. The material was easy to use and painless. CONCLUSION: Topical silicone gel sheeting is an effective method for the treatment of hypertrophic and keloid scars and may be considered useful in the treatment of these difficult cutaneous lesions.
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Authors | M H Gold |
Journal | The Journal of dermatologic surgery and oncology
(J Dermatol Surg Oncol)
Vol. 19
Issue 10
Pg. 912-6
(Oct 1993)
ISSN: 0148-0812 [Print] United States |
PMID | 8408909
(Publication Type: Journal Article)
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Chemical References |
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Topics |
- Administration, Topical
- Adolescent
- Adult
- Cicatrix, Hypertrophic
(therapy)
- Female
- Gels
(administration & dosage)
- Humans
- Keloid
(therapy)
- Male
- Silicone Elastomers
(administration & dosage)
- Treatment Outcome
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