Chinese expert consensus on clinical prevention and treatment of scar+. Issue 1 (17th September 2018)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Lv, Kaiyang; Xia, Zhaofan
• Is Part Of: Burns and trauma. Volume 6:Issue 1(2018)
• Publication Date: 2018-09-17
• Subjects: Hypertrophic scar -- Keloids -- Scar assessment -- Scar prevention -- Scar treatment -- Laser -- Burn -- Consensus -- Trauma; Burns and scalds -- Periodicals; Wounds and injuries -- Periodicals; 617.11
• DOI: 10.1186/s41038-018-0129-9
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 2321-3876

Abstract

Abstract: Following injury, Asian skin has a tendency toward hyperpigmentation and scar formation than Caucasians. A standardized algorithm tailored to Asian patients, especially Chinese patients, is in great demand. Twelve independent, self-selected academic and military physicians from the department of burn/trauma, plastic surgery and dermatology with extensive experience in treating scars were assembled on January 17, 2015, establishing the consensus panel. This consensus was then appraised, drafted, reviewed, and finalized during the following 3 years, aiming to standardize and improve scar prevention and treatment in China. Hopefully, it may also provide some advices and references for the management of scarring in Asian patients.