Burns & Skin Flashcards
1
Q
What is the difference between hypertrophic scars and keloid scars?
A
KELOID - Growth beyond scar borders
HYPERTROPHIC - limited within scar borders
2
Q
What is a hypertrophic scar?
A
excessive healing from overproduction of all components of healing process
- fibroblasts
- collagen
- elastin
- proteoglycans
3
Q
Risk factors for hypertrophic scarring?
A
- Across flexor surfaces
- Crossing tension lines
- Excessive skin tension and movement
- left to heal by 2nd intention (>3 weeks)
