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Hypertrophic Scar

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Hypertrophic Scar

  • See Also
  1. Keloid
  • Pathophysiology
  • Stages
  1. Stage 1: Inflammation occurs for up to first 10 days
  2. Stage 2: Proliferation occurs over next 14 days
  3. Stage 3: Maturation and remodeling may continue for years
  • Signs
  1. Isolated to site of Skin Injury
    1. Contrast with Keloid which extends beyond the scar
  2. Distribution
    1. Can occur anywhere, but have a predilection for extensor surfaces
  3. Timing
    1. Onset within 1 month of wound and regress and flatten with time
  • Course
  1. Regress over time
  • Management
  1. See Keloid
  • Prevention
  1. See Keloid