Naslov
Strategies in the treatment of keloid and hypertrofic scars

Autori
Shejbal, Dražen ; Bedeković, Vladimir ; Ivkić, Mirko ; Kalogjera, Livije ; Alerić, Zorica ; Drviš, Petar ;

Izvornik
Acta Clinica Croatica (0353-9466) 43 (2004), 4; 417-422

Vrsta, podvrsta i kategorija rada
Radovi u časopisima, članak, stručni

Ključne riječi
Cicatrix hypertrophic therapy; Cicatrix hypertrophic physiopathology; Keloid therapy; Keloid etiology; Wound healing physiopathology; Postoperative complications therapy

Sažetak
Keloids and hypertrophic scars are the consequence of excessive collagen deposition duringthe process of wound healing. The increasing number of operations and injuries, the widely accepted cul-ture of piercing, and higher cosmetic criteria have led to a greater interest in the methods of their treat-ment. Due to the lack of an appropriate animal model, the respective research is based solely on clinicalexperience. A great number of therapeutic options indicates that no ideal therapy has yet been found. Useof multiple modalities is often necessary to treat the lesions successfully. The molecular, biochemical andclinical features of keloids and hypertrophic scars as well as treatment modalities are discussed.

Izvorni jezik
Engleski

Znanstvena područja
Kliničke medicinske znanosti

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