HYPERTROPHIC SCAR

There is hypertrophy of mature fibroblasts in hypertrophic scar. Blood vessels are minimal in this condition.

TYPES OF SCAR • Atrophic • Hypertrophic • Keloid

General features

• It occurs from a prolonged inflammatory phase of wound healing. It never gets worse after 6 months.

• Itching is not usually present. If present, it is not severe.

• Nontender

• Not vascular

• Does not extend beyond the boundary of the original incision or wound. lt rises above skin.

Precipitating factors

• Scar crossing normal skin creases

• Over sternum, over joints

• Young persons

Natural history

• May become small

Complications

• Do not occur

Management

• Stocking, armlets, gloves

• Elastic bandage may help

• Silicone application

 

 

 

 

 

TREATMENT AT DR. SOHAN LAL CLINIC

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