Keloids and hypertrophic scars are a common subject of dermatologic consultations. Therapeutic management of such conditions remains challenging because of their high rate of recurrence and lack of curative treatment.
Silicone gel Sheeting (SGS) is one treatment modality that has proven effective for treatment of hypertrophic scar. One disadvantage of SGS is its application technique. To be effective, SGS must be applied on the scar for at least 12 hours daily. Topical silicone gel is a novel therapy that has shown promising result on scar prevention. However, the efficacy and safety of topical silicone gel for treatment of hypertrophic scar has not been confirmed.
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Purpose
TREATMENT
Masking
TRIPLE
Enrollment
38
Topical silicone gel will be applied to the scar twice daily for a period of 8 weeks
Topical petrolatum gel will be applied to the scar twice daily for a period of 8 weeks
Faculty of Medicine Siriraj Hospital
Bangkoknoi, Bangkok, Thailand
Scar thickness
Time frame: 1, 2 and 5 months after initiation of treatment
Clinical assessment on overall scar appearance
Time frame: 1, 2 and 5 months after initiation of treatment
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