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DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.21088/joe.2454.7956.7321.5

Abstract

Scars are a natural part of dermal healing process and they consist of fibrous collagen tissue, laid down in response to dermis. In abnormal scarring excessive collagen is produced and causes the formation of abnormal raised scars known as keloid and hypertrophic scars. Scars can have many significant functional, cosmetic and psychological sequelae. Despite the development of number of treatment modalities, no definitive therapy has been established. In this case report, author presents the experience of using pressure garment therapy in management of abnormal scars.

Keywords : Abnormal scar; Pressure therapy; Vancouver scale.

Corresponding Author : Ravi Kumar Chittoria, Professor & Registrar (Academic), Department of Plastic Surgery & Telemedicine, Jawaharlal Institute of Medical Education and Research, Pondicherry 605006, India.