The recovery of post-burn hypertrophic scar in a monitored pressure therapy intervention programme and the timing of intervention

Hypertrophic scar (HS) following burn injuries and other types of trauma or surgeries is a common complication and a major challenge to health professionals and patients [1]. In Asian populations, despite a high survival rate of 98.9% after burns [2], the prevalence rate of HS after burn injury is as high as 70%, much higher than that of Caucasian populations [2,3]. Hypertrophic scar is characterized by its red to purple colour, elevated height, decreased pliability, tenderness, pain and itch [4 –7].
Source: Burns : Journal of the International Society for Burn Injuries - Category: Cosmetic Surgery Authors: Source Type: research