Hypertrophic scarring (HTS) is an aberrant form of wound healing that is associated with
excessive deposition of extracellular matrix and connective tissue at the site of injury. In this …

Burns are the most extensive forms of soft tissue injuries occasionally resulting in extensive
and deep wounds and death. Burns can lead to severe mental and emotional distress …

Background Problematic scarring remains a challenging aspect to address in the treatment
of burns and can significantly affect the quality of life of the burn survivor. At present, there …

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

An important histological difference between normal, uninjured dermis and scar tissue such
as that found in keloid scars is the pattern (morphological architecture) in which the collagen …

Color measurements are an essential part of scar evaluation. Thus, vascularization
(erythema) and pigmentation (melanin) are common outcome parameters in scar research …

At the 2016 State of the Science meeting, clinicians and burn survivors met to discuss the
advances in scar prevention, evaluation and treatment. While emerging evidence exists to …

Background: Each year, millions of individuals develop scars secondary to surgery, trauma,
and/or burns. Scar-specific patient-reported outcome measures to evaluate outcomes are …

Background Cutaneous scaring is an inevitable consequence following burns deeper than
the dermis. Although burn scars from more superficial injuries can resemble normal skin in …

Current scar surveys have included many questions to evaluate the physical characteristics
of scars, with some expanding to include physical implications and patient opinions. This …