Silicone Gel Sheeting for the Prevention and Management of Evolving Hypertrophic and Keloid Scars

1995183 citationsJournal Article

Authors

James E. Fulton · Pacific Research Group (United States)

Abstract

Daily treatments with silicone gel sheeting should begin as soon as an itchy red streak develops in a maturing wound. The dressing is effective in reducing the bulk of these lesions.

Topics & Keywords

Dermatologic Treatments and Research Laser Applications in Dentistry and Medicine Dermatological and Skeletal Disorders

UN Sustainable Development Goals

Good health and well-being

Publication Details

Published in: Dermatologic Surgery

Volume 21, Issue 11, pp. 947-951

DOI: 10.1111/j.1524-4725.1995.tb00531.x

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