Hypertrophic Scarring: Causes & Reasons

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Possible Causes for Hypertrophic Scarring

Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome Kyphoscoliotic Type 2

Atrophic and hypertrophic scarring are seen in fewer than half of affected individuals, as is easy bruising. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

Keloid

Morphological and immunochemical differences between keloid and hypertrophic scar. Am J Pathol 1994;145:105. 2. Oka Y, Ort DN. [ijps.org]

A specially designed cryoneedle was inserted into the long axis of the hypertrophic scars and keloids so as to maximize the volume of the hypertrophic scars and keloids to [oadoi.org]

Keloids and hypertrophic scars: a review. Indian J Plast Surg 2005;38:175-9 How to cite this URL: Meenakshi J, Jayaraman V, Ramakrishnan K M, Babu M. [ijps.org]

Burn Injury

Now up to 70% of patients develop hypertrophic scars after burns. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

The lesion was hard and painless and associated with hypertrophic scarring secondary to a burn injury many years earlier. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

Hypertrophic scars are seen in only 4% of cases requiring 10 days to heal, but up to 40% of cases requiring longer than 21 days to heal. (12) Therapy of burns, therefore, [uhms.org]

Acroosteolysis-Keloid-Like Lesions-Premature Aging Syndrome

Article: New Insights on Keloids, Hypertrophic Scars, and Striae. Apr 2014 · Dermatologic clinics Read now. Öffnungszeiten - Dr. med. dent. [frasessanvalentin.ga]

Article: New Insights on Keloids, Hypertrophic Scars, and Striae. [programmilesjum.ga]

[…] lesions that resemble scars, thin hair, proptosis, underdeveloped cheekbones, and marked acro-osteolysis. [unboundmedicine.com]

Pretibial Dystrophic Epidermolysis Bullosa

Healing of the blisters is generally associated with hypertrophic scarring. [malacards.org]

Healing of blisters is associated with hypertrophic scarring and milia formation. Dystrophy of both fingernails and toenails is characteristic. [orpha.net]

scarring,lichen planus-like lesions, dystrophic nac.8045A > G AD NRg.33563_33576del/ND AR Blisters, hypertrophic scarring,dystrophic nailsc.267-1G > C/p.Pro1699Leu AR Blisters [docslide.com.br]

Extensive Burns

Hypertrophic scarring is devastating and can result in disfigurement that affects quality of life. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

Hypertrophic scar formation was the only issue during 7 months of follow-up. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

Because pressure prevents scars but does not treat them once they develop, referral should be initiated promptly at the first sign of hypertrophic scarring or if a wound misses [aafp.org]

Neurofibroma

Hypertrophic and atrophic scars can result from treatment with CO 2 laser surgery. [doi.org]

scars by its inhibition of growth-promoting transforming growth factor (TGF)-β 1 from fibroblasts. [doi.org]

In a paper titled Hypertrophic Scars After Therapy with CO2 Laser for Treatment of Multiple Cutaneous Neurofibromas Ostertag et al. said this about treatment by laser: “The [en.wikipedia.org]

Epidermolysis Bullosa Pruriginosa

scarring, or dermatitis artefacta. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

DISCUSSION Traditional EBP is seen clinically as linear hypertrophic scarring and lichenified plaques, occurring most commonly on the forearms and lower legs (2). [medicaljournals.se]

Physical examination showed linear erosions and hypertrophic scars on the affected areas with some milia formation. [genome.jp]

Recessive Aplasia Cutis Congenita of Limbs

Where re-epithelialization occurs, epidermis appears flat, dermis is devoid of appendages, and hypertrophic scarring may also occur. [12] In familial cases, genetic counseling [mjdrdypu.org]

The parents reported the baby was healthy, and there was no hypertrophic scar on the trunk or donor site. [woundsresearch.com]

Silicone Granuloma

Three patients (25%) suffering hypertrophic scarring underwent further injection of corticosteroids to improve hypertrophic scars quality. [ijps.org]

Treatment of keloids and hypertrophic scars with dermojet injections of bleomycin: a preliminary study. Int J Dermatol 2005;44:777–784. PMID: 16135153. 46. [e-aps.org]

PubMed On DermNet NZ Keloid and hypertrophic scars Sarcoidosis Tattoo-associated skin reactions Dermal fillers and augmentation procedures Hyaluronic acid implant Normal wound [dermnetnz.org]

Acne Tropicalis

Scope of Scars.- Pitted, Crateriform, and Ice-Pick Scars.- Atrophic Scars.- Hypertrophic Scars.- Perifollicular Papular Scars.- Calcified Scars.- Keloids.- Fistulated Scars [hoepli.it]

Mesoaxial Synostotic Syndactyly with Phalangeal Reduction

However, hypertrophic and hyperpigmented scars are still present along incision line. Skin-graft donor site. [emedicine.medscape.com]

However, hypertrophic and hyperpigmented scars are still present along incision line. One month later, hand has sufficiently deepened web. [emedicine.medscape.com]

Patient developed hypertrophic scarring along incisions. This persisted despite conservative treatment with topical steroid cream and scar massage. [emedicine.medscape.com]

Dermatofibroma

The modified “S” type elliptical excision was determined to best meet our main objectives: obtain a viable specimen for pathology, avoid a hypertrophic scar and decreased [faoj.org]

Keloid or hypertrophic scar. Keratoacanthoma. Malignant melanoma. Metastatic carcinoma of the skin. Spitz' naevus. Blue naevus. Squamous cell carcinoma. [patient.info]

Initially, dermatofibroma may appear as another skin condition like a keloid, a mole, or a hypertrophic scar, but at times can also frighten or cause fear to the patient, [pchrd.dost.gov.ph]

Syndactyly

Overall, skin grafting procedures were associated with more complications (eg, flap necrosis/graft failure, contracture, web creep, hypertrophic scarring) and a greater need [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

However, hypertrophic and hyperpigmented scars are still present along incision line. Skin-graft donor site. [emedicine.com]

When stratified by subtype, patients with simple, complete syndactyly who underwent skin grafting had a significantly higher rate of hypertrophic scarring than those who underwent [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

Acne Vulgaris

such as isotretinoin for atrophic acne scars and corticosteroids and chemotherapeutic drugs for hypertrophic scars. [doi.org]

Scarring is a common result of acne and may take the form of atrophic or hypertrophic scars. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

Acne scarring can be classified into atrophic icepick, boxcar, and rolling scars in addition to keloidal and hypertrophic scars. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

Subungual Fibroma

Keloids Hypertrophic scars and keloids result from injuries to the nail fold or nail bed and may significantly distort the nail apparatus. [rrnursingschool.biz]

scar: normal or atrophic epidermis, dermal band of fibroblasts and dense collagen, blood vessels oriented perpendicular to epidermis Periungual fibroma (Koenen tumor): similar [pathologyoutlines.com]

Hypertrophic scarring and permanent onycholysis of the nail plate may be seen in excessive thermal damage to the nail bed. [68] When managing subungual warts, the nail plate [emedicine.medscape.com]

Non-Syndromic Aplasia Cutis Congenita

However, all lesions form a scarred area that does not grow hair and can be complicated by hypertrophic scarring and persistent scaling in childhood. [medicinetoday.com.au]

Where re-epithelialization occurs, epidermis appears flat, dermis is devoid of appendages, and hypertrophic scarring may also occur. [12] In familial cases, genetic counseling [mjdrdypu.org]

Chondritis of the External Ear

The underlying causes mentioned will cause early complications such as chondritis, followed by long-term complications including deformity, hypertrophic scar, discoloration [biomedpharmajournal.org]

Other risks to take into account before bodypiercing are: allergic skin reactions to the jewelry used, hypertrophic scarring, site bleeding, tearing if it gets caught on something [symbiosisonlinepublishing.com]

View Article PubMed Google Scholar Fulton JE: Silicone gel sheeting for the prevention and management of evolving hypertrophic and keloid scars. [head-face-med.biomedcentral.com]

Acne Varioliformis

such as isotretinoin for atrophic acne scars and corticosteroids and chemotherapeutic drugs for hypertrophic scars. [doi.org]

[…] can be classified into atrophic icepick, boxcar, and rolling scars in addition to keloidal and hypertrophic scars. [doi.org]

Unlike hypertrophic scars, though, they are bigger than the original inflamed area. This is a very rare type of acne scarring. [web.archive.org]

Perifolliculitis Capitis Abscedens

Hypertrophic scars occur when the fibrous tissue that replaces normal tissue is destroyed by injury or disease. [keratin.com]

In the long term, if the disease is not treated, hypertrophic scars, keloids, and scarring alopecia are developed. [colombiamedica.univalle.edu.co]

Intermingled multiple 2 to 6 cm, at places linear, hypertrophic scars and keloids were seen [Figure - 2]. [ijdvl.com]

Argyria

Scars. ( 24402614 ) Shaub A.R....Hivnor C.M. 2014 29 Severe acute radiation dermatitis in a patient with argyria. ( 24716038 ) Gorayski P....Pullar A.P. 2014 30 Dermal argyria [malacards.org]

Scars. ( 24402614 ) Shaub A.R....Hivnor C.M. 2014 44 Severe acute radiation dermatitis in a patient with argyria. ( 24716038 ) Gorayski P....Pullar A.P. 2014 45 Dermal argyria [malacards.org]

[…] presenting for colonoscopy. ( 25611524 ) Burgert J.M. 2014 28 Dystrophic Calcification and Accentuated Localized Argyria After Fractionated Carbon Dioxide Laser Therapy of Hypertrophic [malacards.org]

Calcified Aponeurotic Fibroma

Hypertrophic scars and keloids show differences morphologically and histologically ( Table 66-3 ), 5, 6 suggesting differences in pathogenesis. [mhmedical.com]

Silicone sheeting. 20 Keloids Hypertrophic Scar at 5 months and 1 year 21 Spontaneous Keloids 22 Keloids Hypertrophic Scar Keloid Keloid 23 24 25 Dupuytren’s Contracture Fibromatosis [slideplayer.com]

Favorite Table | Print Dermal Hypertrophies and Benign Fibroblastic/Myofibroblastic Tumors at a Glance Common benign dermal fibrous lesions include hypertrophic scar, keloid [mhmedical.com]

Burn Scar

Laser treatment of hypertrophic burn scars has become increasingly popular for improving scarring in burn survivors. [clinicaltrials.gov]

Prevention and curative management of hypertrophic scar formation. [burnstrauma.biomedcentral.com]

scarring, it is paramount that we ensure access to safe and effective long-term scar care. 2,3 At its simplest level, hypertrophic scarring is believed to result from a disequilibrium [mdedge.com]

Depressed Scar

Severe atrophic or hypertrophic scars Severe atrophic or hypertrophic scarring is evident at social distances greater than 50 cm and is not covered easily by makeup or the [dermnetnz.org]

Raised scars are called hypertrophic scars or keloid scars. Both of these kinds of scars are more common in younger and dark-skinned people. [webmd.com]

A hypertrophic scar is a more common form of scar tissue. People with hypertrophic scars may notice that they fade over time. [medicalnewstoday.com]

Acne Keloid

Keloid and Hypertrophic Scar Treatments Treatment for keloid and hypertrophic scarring comes in two stages, as it does for other acne scarring. [acnesupport.org.uk]

Abstract: Hypertrophic Scars(HS) and Keloids are exuberant forms of scar formation due to increased collagen synthesis. [dermatology.pulsusconference.com]

Keloid and hypertrophic scars… (More) Hartmut Jaeschke, A. H. S. [semanticscholar.org]

Premature Obliteration of Sternal Sutures

Two cases of hypertrophic scars were treated by resection and betatherapy after the sixth day on had excellent esthetic results. [marloscoelho.com.br]

Two patients (3.2%) were not completely satisfied with the esthetic result, one of them because of the occurrence of hypertrophic scar (fair result). [marloscoelho.com.br]

Three of them (2.6%) were not completely satisfied with esthetic results obtained (fair result) one of them because of a resulting hypertrophic scar. [marloscoelho.com.br]

Cutis Rhomboidalis Nuchae

Because the neck has a propensity for hypertrophic scarring, such therapies as dermabrasion and laser abrasion usually are not considered. [patientcareonline.com]

Partial Deep Dermal and Full Thickness Burns

This increases the risk of complications post healing such as contraction and keloid or hypertrophic scarring. [smith-nephew.com]

Low risk of hypertrophic scarring High risk (up to 80%) hypertrophic scarring Wound contraction Heals by secondary intention Patients should be advised to avoid sun exposure [racgp.org.au]

scarring and contractures from forming through epidermis, dermis, subq tissue and involve muscle and bone Apperance with subdermal (4th degree) may be any number of colors [quizlet.com]

Onion

Of the 27 patients with hypertrophic scar nine were from onion extract gel group and 18 from the placebo group (p = 0.02). [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

Our experience showed the preventive use of silicone derivative plus onion extract gel on hypertrophic scars after median sternotomy. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

CONTEXT: Keloids and hypertrophic scars are hyperproliferative skin disorders resulting in abnormal wound healing. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

Generalized Dominant Dystrophic Epidermolysis bullosa

/ cheloids / hypertrophic scars - Abnormal toenails - Absent / small fingernails / anonychia of hands - Absent / small toenails / anonychia of feet - Anaemia - Ankyloglossia [csbg.cnb.csic.es]

[…] and postinflammatory hypopigmentation on extremity Generalized dominant dystrophic EB: hypertrophic scarring Generalized dominant dystrophic EB: dystrophy of all 20 nails [pathologyoutlines.com]

The healing of blisters is associated with hypertrophic scarring and milia formation. Dystrophy of both fingernails and toenails is a characteristic associated feature. [ijpd.in]