Interpretation of the DermaLab Combo® pigmentation and vascularity measurements in burn scar assessment: An exploratory analysis. Issue 6 (September 2015)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Gankande, T.U.; Duke, J.M.; Wood, F.M.; Wallace, H.J.
• Is Part Of: Burns. Volume 41:Issue 6(2015)
• Page Start: 1176
• Page End: 1185
• Publication Date: 2015-09
• Subjects: Burns and scalds -- Periodicals; 617.11
• DOI: 10.1016/j.burns.2015.01.012
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 0305-4179

Abstract

<abstract abstract-type="author-highlights" id="abs0005"> <title id="sect0005">Highlights</title> <sec> <p id="spar0005"> <list id="lis0005"> <list-item id="lsti0005"> <label></label> <p id="par0005">The DermaLab Combo^® is an objective and reliable tool for burn scar assessment.</p> </list-item> <list-item id="lsti0010"> <label></label> <p id="par0010">Continuous numerical data are generated – suitable for identifying changes over time.</p> </list-item> <list-item id="lsti0015"> <label></label> <p id="par0015">The DermaLab Combo^® measurements can be interpreted using % change in scar compared to normal skin.</p> </list-item> <list-item id="lsti0020"> <label></label> <p id="par0020">Cut-offs values using two variables (melanin and erythema) for categorisation of pigmentation were determined.</p> </list-item> <list-item id="lsti0025"> <label></label> <p id="par0025">Further validation of the DermaLab Combo^® in scar assessment is needed.</p> </list-item> </list> </p> </sec> </abstract>