Management of Acne Scarring
Introduction Acne is one of the most common dermatologic diagnoses. It is seen in up to 95% of adolescent boys and 85% of adolescent girls. Although acne is treatable, the…
Dermatology
Management of Keloids and Hypertrophic Scars
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…
Management of Traumatic and Burn Scars
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,…
Scar Management in Skin of Color
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…
Surgical Scar Management
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,…
Management of Scars With Radiation Therapy
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…
The Future of Scar Management
Introduction As we further elucidate the molecular and genetic basis of scars and wound healing, researchers are able to develop more targeted therapies and minimally invasive treatment modalities. This chapter…
Minimally Invasive Procedures in Scar Management
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…
Medical Scar Management
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…
What Are Scars?
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…
