Procedures in cosmetic dermatology : scar management /.
Scars cannot be cured, only managed, and effective scar management remains a significant clinical challenge. Comprehensive resources in the medical literature have been gradual, which attests to the complexities surrounding this field and mandates its continued dedicated exploration. Scars, with the...
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| Format: | eBook |
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Philadelphia, PA :
Elsevier,
2025.
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| Edition: | Second edition. |
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| Online Access: | Connect to the full text of this electronic book |
| Summary: | Scars cannot be cured, only managed, and effective scar management remains a significant clinical challenge. Comprehensive resources in the medical literature have been gradual, which attests to the complexities surrounding this field and mandates its continued dedicated exploration. Scars, with their myriad sizes, shapes, hues, and cellular makeup, burden patients in equally diverse ways. Scars evoke memories of prior injury, serving as palpable reminders etched in both skin and psyche. Scars may impose functional impairment or deficiency, cause pain, and be aesthetically displeasing to the patient. In this second edition, we continue the dialogue on scars and their management initiated in the first edition and amplify the discourse with the corroborating expertise of accomplished authors. Commencing with a review of our contemporary understanding of connective tissue biology, wound healing, and scar formation, the volume delves into insightful reviews and pragmatic discussions of advancements in medical, surgical, and radiation approaches to scar management. Importantly, we examine the evolving landscape of lasers and other energy-based devices and discuss innovative methods that hold promise for scar improvement and pigment modification. The synergistic application of multiple approaches often offers the most optimal outcomes. This book aspires to be of value to all clinicians as they navigate the intricate landscape of scar management and for all patients who seek benefit. |
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| Item Description: | Formatted contents note IFC -- Scar Management -- PROCEDURES IN COSMETIC DERMATOLOGY -- Scar Management -- Copyright -- Dedications -- CONTRIBUTORS -- Series Foreword -- Preface Second Edition -- contents -- Video Contents -- 1.What Are Scars? -- 2.Medical Scar Management -- 3.Surgical Scar Management -- 4.Minimally Invasive Procedures in Scar Management -- 5.Management of Scars With Lasers and Energy-Based Devices -- 6.Management of Scars With Radiation Therapy -- 7.Scar Management in Skin of Color -- 8.Management of Keloids and Hypertrophic Scars -- 9.Management of Acne Scarring -- 10.Management of Traumatic and Burn Scars -- 11.Patient Case Studies and Treatment Algorithms -- 12.The Future of Scar Management -- IBC. |
| Physical Description: | 1 online resource (xii, 145 pages) : illustrations. |
| ISBN: | 9780443245909 0443245908 |