Burns : journal of the International Society for Burn Injuries
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Randomized Controlled Trial
Effect of extracorporeal shock wave therapy for burn scar regeneration: A prospective, randomized, double-blinded study.
This study aimed to investigate the regeneration effect of extracorporeal shock wave therapy (ESWT) on hypertrophic scar regeneration using objective measurements. ⋯ This is the first report of ESWT on hypertrophic scar after burn using objective tools (melanin, erythema, sebum, TEWL, elasticity and thickness). ESWT has objective beneficial effects on burn-associated scar characteristics.