The Cellular and Molecular Basis of Scarring: The Paradigm of Hypertrophic Scarring After Thermal Injury Edward E. Tredget Jie Ding KEY POINTS Hypertrophic scar(s) (HTS) are a common dermal form…
Scar Histopathology and Morphologic Classification Molly Powers David Ozog Marsha Chaffins KEY POINTS A more complete understanding of the relationship between clinical scar appearance and the corresponding histology over time…
Scars and Scar Management: Ethical Considerations Baddr A. Shakhsheer Puneet Singh Lawrence J. Gottlieb Peter Angelos Mark Siegler KEY POINTS The patient perspective directs the management of scars. Expectations of…
Medical Conditions Associated with Scarring and Fibrosis Keith Olsen William James Nicole Fett KEY POINTS Many medical conditions present with scar-like lesions. These scar-like lesions often have different pathogenic pathways…
The Global Impact of Scars Mayer Tenenhaus Hans-Oliver Rennenkampff Bruce Potenza KEY POINTS Teleology of scars. The process of scar formation is an extension of the reparative wound healing process….
A Historical Perspective on Scar Management Jane A. Petro KEY POINTS Scars are still the inevitable result of healing after tissue injury such as trauma or infection, despite new advances…
Flat/Elevated/Purple/Multicolored FIGURE 17.1 Color wheel: flat/elevated/purple/multicolored. Step 1: Is the lesion flat or raised? Flat or Elevated Step 2: What color is the lesion on clinical assessment? Purple Step 3:…
Flat/Elevated/Red/Red FIGURE 16.1 Color wheel: flat/elevated/red/red. Step 1: Is the lesion flat or raised? Flat or Elevated Step 2: What color is the lesion on clinical assessment? Red Step 3:…
Elevated/Brown-Black/Multicolored FIGURE 15.1 Color wheel: elevated/brown-black/multicolored. Step 1: Is the lesion flat or raised? Elevated Step 2: What color is the lesion on clinical assessment? Brown/Black Step 3: What is…
Flat/Brown-Black/Multicolored FIGURE 14.1 Color wheel: flat/brown-black/multicolored. Step 1: Is the lesion flat or raised? Flat Step 2: What color is the lesion on clinical assessment? Brown-Black Step 3: What is…
