Non-surgical treatment of scars is appropriate for keloids and large areas of hypertrophic scars in non-functional areas where surgery is not suitable. The整形 department of the Guangzhou Armed Police Hospital may consider non-surgical treatments for such patients. There are many non-surgical treatment methods, which should be selected based on the patient's physical condition and characteristics of the scar.
1. Pressure therapy: This method is suitable for large scar areas that are not suitable for radiation therapy or local drug treatment. The exact mechanism of pressure therapy for scars is currently unclear.
2. Radiation therapy: Early postoperative radiation therapy is the best measure to prevent recurrence. Appropriate use of radiation therapy for keloids has not shown serious complications after long-term follow-up, so radiation therapy is still advocated, especially for stubborn keloids. Other forms of radiation therapy, such as electron beams, have also been used to treat keloids.
3. Chemotherapy: Direct use of steroids for a period of time can thin the skin in the treated area, completely stopping the growth of granulation tissue and fibroblast proliferation in wounds that are healing.
4. Other therapies: In addition to the above methods, people have also tried laser, cryotherapy, zinc tablets, paraffin therapy, iontophoresis, ultrasound, silicone membranes, etc., for the treatment of hypertrophic scars and keloids. The efficacy reports vary, but all lack a large number of case controls and follow-ups.
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