Model System:
BurnReference Type:
JAAccession No.:
Journal:
J Burn Care Res
Year, Volume, Issue, Page(s):
, 28, 4, 593-597Publication Website:
Abstract:
For decades, hypertrophic scarring, contraction, and pigment abnormalities have altered the future for children and adults after thermal injury. The hard, raised, red and itchy scars; shrunken wounds; and hyper- and hypo-pigmented scars are devastating to physical and psychosocial outcomes. The specific causes remain essentially unknown and, at present, prevention and treatment are symptomatic and marginal at best.
Author(s):
Engrav, L.H., Garner, W.L, Tredget, E.E.