Plastic and reconstructive surgery
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Plast. Reconstr. Surg. · Aug 2010
Randomized Controlled Trial Comparative StudyTopical silicone gel versus placebo in promoting the maturation of burn scars: a randomized controlled trial.
Silicone sheets are widely used in the treatment of hypertrophic scars, although application around joints may cause limited adherence and reduced movement. To approach these problems, a topical silicone gel was developed that can be applied easily in a thin layer, and that is nonrestrictive and less apparent. The objective of this study was to investigate the effectiveness of topical silicone gel in promoting the maturation of burn scars. ⋯ Topical silicone gel significantly improves the surface roughness of burn scars, and patients experience significantly less itching in the first half year after application.