The use of carbon dioxide and intense pulsed light laser for the treatment of hypertrophic burn scars: A case series.

ABSTRACT:

Introduction

Hypertrophic scarring is a common and debilitating consequence of burn scars. While there is limited evidence for current treatment options, laser therapy has been shown to be effective, low risk and minimally invasive. This study assesses the use of carbon dioxide lasers and intense pulsed light devices in the treatment of hypertrophic burn scars.

Methods

In this case series, patients were recruited from a hypertrophic burn scar waitlist and completed a Patient and Observer Scar Assessment Scale prior to and six weeks after laser therapy. The Nordlys (intense pulsed light) and CO₂RE (carbon dioxide) systems from Candela Medical were used, with a range of settings used depending on the assessment of the burn scar. The differences between scores were c

SUBMITTER: Dahm S 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10655654 | biostudies-literature | 2023 Jan-Dec

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature