The Therapeutic Effects of Conservative Treatments on Burn Scars [chapter]

Mehmet Unal
2018 Hot Topics in Burn Injuries  
Hypertrophic scar, which can be seen even after minor burn injuries, is a common complication and generally develops within 6-8 weeks following reepithelization. Hypertrophic scar/keloid is often seen when the injury afects the reticular dermis and, in particular, after a deep dermal or full thickness burn. There are various options used in the treatment of burn scar. The purpose of this chapter is to provide the reader a brief information on the conservative treatment methods used in burn scar treatment.
doi:10.5772/intechopen.70833 fatcat:qwr4ra2xpzatzn3g3hjgpr2hay