Current problems in the assessment of scars are discussed. The concept of subjective and
objective aspects of scar assessment is introduced. The patient's own view of the scar (the …

Abstract Purpose The Patient and Observer Scar Assessment Scale (POSAS) is a
questionnaire that was developed to assess scar quality. It consists of two separate six-item …

A variety of conservative treatments for burn scars are available, but there is no clear
consensus on the evidence. The purpose of this study was to summarize the available …

Background There is minimal insight into the prevalence of reconstructive surgery after
burns. The objective of this study was to analyse the prevalence, predictors, indications …

The effect of the “Patient and Observer Scar Assessment Scale”(POSAS) and “Vancouver
Scar Scale”(VSS) on patients' quality of life and their correlation with objective scar …

Burn wounds give rise to the largest scars we can find in human pathology, influencing
patients' quality of life. Despite the improved knowledge on pathophysiology, efficacy of the …

Scars evolve through a maturation stage during which it is necessary to adapt different
treatments. To adapt treatments, it is necessary to assess various parameters linked to …

Background: Scars may lead to an array of cosmetic, psychological, and functional
problems. Different scar features can be distinguished (ie, color, thickness, relief, pliability …

Healing after dermal injury is a complex but imperfect process that results in a wide range of
visible scars. The degree of disfigurement is not the sole determinant of a scar's effect on …

Introduction Reliable characterization of a hypertrophic scar (HTS) is integral to
epidemiologic studies designed to identify clinical and genetic risk factors for HTS. The …