A randomized controlled trial of hydrocolloid dressing in the treatment of hypertrophic scars and keloids

• Published in: Dermatologic surgery Vol. 22; no. 9; p. 775
• Main Authors: Phillips, T J, Gerstein, A D, Lordan, V
• Format: Journal Article
• Language: English
• Published: United States 01.09.1996
• Subjects: Adult; Cicatrix, Hypertrophic - therapy; Colloids; Female; Humans; Keloid - therapy; Lipids; Male; Occlusive Dressings; Ointment Bases - administration & dosage; Prospective Studies

Silicone gel sheeting has been investigated for use in the treatments of keloids and hypertrophic scars. Its mechanism of action may be related to scar hydration. The purpose of the present study was to evaluate a hydrocolloid occlusive dressing that also acts by promoting a moist environment. In a...