Epidemiological and clinical features of hypertrophic scar and keloid in Chinese college students: A university-based cross-sectional survey.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Hypertrophic scar (HS) and keloid (KD) are common dermal fibroproliferative growth caused by pathological wound healing. HS's prevalence is currently undetermined in China. Though it primarily occurs in dark-skinned individuals, KD can develop in all races, and its prevalence among Chinese people is poorly documented.

Objective

To explore the present epidemiological status of them in Chinese college students.

Methods

We conducted a university-based cross-sectional study at one university in Fujian, China. A total of 1785 participants aged 16-34 years (mean age, 20.0 ± 2.0; 58.7% female) were enrolled and statistical analyses were performed.

Results

HS and KD were observed in 5.2% (95% confidence interval [CI]: 4.2-6.2) and 0.6% (95% CI: 0.3-1.0) of t

SUBMITTER: Liu AH 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10130857 | biostudies-literature | 2023 Apr

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature