Background and Treatment Algorithm This chapter combines information and treatment pearls presented throughout this book to provide a practical framework for approaching the management of scars based on specific scar…

INTRODUCTION TO SCAR FORMATION AND WOUND HEALING Civilians and wounded warriors all over the world struggle with functional and symptomatic issues due to hypertrophic and keloid scars. Scars belong to…

Introduction Millions of people across the globe suffer from disfiguring traumatic and burn scars with far-reaching physical, psychological, and social impacts. The scars may result in profound functional limitations, disfigurement,…

Introduction Cutaneous scars are a ubiquitous part of life; so also is the treatment of scars. Much progress has been made in therapeutic options for scars over the past few…

Introduction As dermatologic surgeons, we can employ a wide variety of approaches to help improve existing scars with more cosmetically pleasing ones. A successful scar revision can markedly improve form,…

Introduction to Radiation Therapy Radiation therapy is a treatment modality that involves use of high-energy electromagnetic waves to target and eliminate abnormal cells, and this approach can be used to…

Introduction to Minimally Invasive Scar Management Despite numerous surgical or energy-based interventions that may be offered to patients with scars, a variety of patient- and scar-related factors may influence the…

Introduction Scar formation is an essential part of wound healing. Following injury to the skin, wound healing occurs in four stages: hemostasis, inflammation, proliferation, and tissue remodeling. It is during…

Introduction The word “scar” originates from the Greek word eskhara, which means scab. It is defined in the Merriam-Webster online dictionary (2023) as a mark remaining after injured tissue has…