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Current Dermatology Reports
Published in: Current Dermatology Reports 3/2016

01-09-2016 | Laser Therapy (J Jagdeo, Section Editor)

The Evolution and Current Best Treatments for Traumatic, Surgical, and Burn Scars

Authors: Shilpi Khetarpal, Jeffrey S. Dover, Kenneth Arndt

Published in: Current Dermatology Reports | Issue 3/2016

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Abstract

The realm of scar therapeutics is constantly changing. Many factors need to be considered when developing a comprehensive treatment plan, including those related to the patient and the nature of the scar. Scar characteristics can be divided by color, scar type, and body location. Many agents including topical, intralesional, light- and laser-based treatment modalities can be used to revitalize and restore damaged skin. The most commonly used lasers are the pulsed dye laser (PDL) and either fractional ablative or fractional non-ablative devices. Ideally, a combination approach using topical and intralesional medications along with PDL and a fractional laser should be considered in all patients wishing to undergo treatment of their scars.
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Metadata
Title
The Evolution and Current Best Treatments for Traumatic, Surgical, and Burn Scars
Authors
Shilpi Khetarpal
Jeffrey S. Dover
Kenneth Arndt
Publication date
01-09-2016
Publisher
Springer US
Published in
Current Dermatology Reports / Issue 3/2016
Electronic ISSN: 2162-4933
DOI
https://doi.org/10.1007/s13671-016-0146-5

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