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Biotech / Medical : Closure Medical (CLSR) fomerly Tri-Point Medical (TPMC)
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To: Tim Cruise who wrote (143)5/20/1998 5:14:00 PM
From: MDVistnes   of 184
 
Hypertrophic scarring is an overproduction of scar tissue at the site of a wound or incision (normally). Best treatment is prevention. If someone does develop one, options include: time (waiting, often up to a year for it to soften and settle down) excising the scar and revising it, using topical or injected steroids, using topical silicone gel sheeting, pressure/massage, or a combination of one or more of the above. Hypertrophic scars are not uncommon in the US/NA at all, and tend to be seen more in patients of certain genetic backgrounds. Don't know that any studies have shown that any specific type of material used for wound closure significantly alters the incidence/risk for scars like this. It has more to do with how a person tends to heal, certain body areas, etc. Hope this answers your question.
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