An Approach to Scar Mitigation
An Approach to Scar Mitigation Fiona Wood KEY POINTS The ultimate goal is skin regeneration, not repair that results in scar formation. Scar minimization begins at the time of the…
The Biomechanics of Scar Formation
The Biomechanics of Scar Formation Dominik Duscher Michael T. Longaker Geoffrey C. Gurtner KEY POINTS All phases of wound healing are influenced by mechanical forces, and mechanotransduction, the mechanisms by…
The Cellular and Molecular Basis of Scarring: The Paradigm of Hypertrophic Scarring After Thermal Injury
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
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
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
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
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
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…
