2016
DOI: 10.1186/s41038-016-0036-x
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A systematic review of objective burn scar measurements

Abstract: BackgroundProblematic 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 are few treatments available in the clinic to control adverse scarring, but experimental pharmacological anti-scarring strategies are now beginning to emerge. Their comparative success must be based on objective measurements of scarring, yet currently the clinical assessment of scars is not carried out systematically and is mos… Show more

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“…55 Such scales are susceptible to inter-assessor and inter-patient variations 55 . Photographic evaluation of scar severity can be achieved through one of several methods utilizing standard or 3-dimensional photography 59 . The Seattle Scar Scale is one such method that employs photographs to compare the scar height, surface, color, and thickness to the bordering normal skin, 60 and has been validated in the paediatric burn population.…”
Section: Assessing the Impact Of Scarmentioning
confidence: 99%
“…55 Such scales are susceptible to inter-assessor and inter-patient variations 55 . Photographic evaluation of scar severity can be achieved through one of several methods utilizing standard or 3-dimensional photography 59 . The Seattle Scar Scale is one such method that employs photographs to compare the scar height, surface, color, and thickness to the bordering normal skin, 60 and has been validated in the paediatric burn population.…”
Section: Assessing the Impact Of Scarmentioning
confidence: 99%
“…Their efficacy is based on the use of validated tools, fundamental to ensure reliable outcome measurements . Scar vascularity have already been assessed using dermoscopy and Intravital video‐capillaroscopy …”
Section: Discussionmentioning
confidence: 99%
“…14 Scar vascularity have already been assessed using dermoscopy 15 and Intravital video-capillaroscopy. 5 In this investigation not expensive, easily available methods of computer processing of digital images were compared. Program…”
Section: Re Sultsmentioning
confidence: 99%
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“…Although some experts have suggested applying pressure within a range of 15 mm Hg-25 mmHg [16,23,24,26,29,30,[38][39][40], many experts have recommended wearing silica gel film inside the pressure garments (only at locations with hard or convex scars), but this type of silicon film can only be worn for 8-12 hours per day [6,12,14,41,42] because such items can lengthen scarring duration and can be allergenic. However, they still have a favourable effect.…”
Section: Prominentmentioning
confidence: 99%