The journal of alternative and complementary medicine : research on paradigm, practice, and policy
-
J Altern Complement Med · Oct 2020
Meta AnalysisPhysical Management of Scar Tissue: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis.
Objective: The aim of this systematic review with meta-analysis was to describe the status on the effects of physical scar treatments on pain, pigmentation, pliability, pruritus, scar thickening, and surface area. Design: Systematic review and meta-analysis. Subjects: Adults with any kind of scar tissue. ⋯ The observed risk of bias was high for blinding of participants and personnel (47%) and low for other bias (100%). Conclusions: Physical scar management demonstrates moderate-to-strong effects on improvement of scar issues as related to signs and symptoms. These results show the importance of specific physical management of scar tissue.