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BACKGROUND
In this study, a case of toe keloid after nail extraction is presented, in which the keloids on both toes were resected by surgical excision. Keloids (from the Greek word meaning "crab's claw") are fibrous growths that extend beyond the original area of injury to involve the adjacent
BACKGROUND
Prediction of whether postoperative wound healing will result in a hypertrophic scar or keloid is difficult. Diverse treatment options have been developed in an effort to prevent excessive scar formation.
OBJECTIVE
To evaluate the efficacy and safety of a 532-nm potassium titanyl
Keloid and hypertrophic scars are two types of fibrosis caused by extracellular matrix overexpression, and angiotensin II via AT1 receptor is known to play a key role in stimulation of fibrosis. A pilot placebo controlled single blind study was carried out on patients with hypertrophic scars and
The cutaneous application of lasers today includes more selective and less damaging devices. Carbon dioxide, neodymium:yttrium-aluminum-garnet, potassium titanyl phosphate, argon, and yellow lasers are most prevalent in treating cutaneous lesions. Specific techniques in skin resurfacing, keloid
Glucocorticosteroids represent the "drugs of choice" for treatment of sarcoidosis. Steroids can be given by all routes of administration. Daily therapy with oral steroids is most widely applied. Initial therapy should consist of prednisolone 30-60 mg/day or its equivalent. Alternate day therapy can