Keloid and hypertrophic scar treatment modalities: An update

L. K. Branski; H. O. Rennekampff; P. M. Vogt

doi:10.1007/s00104-011-2243-0

Keloid and hypertrophic scar treatment modalities: An update

L. K. Branski, H. O. Rennekampff, P. M. Vogt

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Abstract

Over the past two decades the treatment of hypertrophic scars and keloids has seen substantial changes due to the evolution of current and establishment of new conservative and surgical methods. This review gives an overview of the current research with respect to the multifactorial etiology and pathophysiology of keloids and hypertrophic scars, discusses conservative surgical treatment options and provides an outlook on novel treatment strategies.

Original language	English (US)
Pages (from-to)	831-846
Number of pages	16
Journal	Chirurg
Volume	83
Issue number	9
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.1007/s00104-011-2243-0
State	Published - Sep 2012
Externally published	Yes

Keywords

Differential diagnosis
Etiology
Hypertrophic scars
Keloid
Therapy

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Surgery

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