Abstract
Many patients struggle with tender, rigid and erythematous scars. Various modalities are used to treat cutaneous scars and in recent years, laser treatments are emerging as promising procedures. This article describes laser systems used for scar treatment according to scar type, evaluates the highest available level of evidence from randomized controlled trials (RCTs) and introduces a guideline for laser treatment of scars. Twelve RCTs documented effect on acne, burn and surgical scars. It is recommended that laser- and light-based treatments are considered according to the scar type.
| Translated title of the contribution | Dermatological laser- and light treatments of scars |
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| Original language | Danish |
| Article number | V04160287 |
| Journal | Ugeskrift for Laeger |
| Volume | 178 |
| Number of pages | 5 |
| ISSN | 0041-5782 |
| Publication status | Published - 2016 |
Keywords
- English Abstract
- Journal Article