Silicone gel in the treatment of keloid scars.
Silicone gel is effective in the treatment of keloid scars. Eighteen patients with 22 scars were treated with gel and their progress reviewed at 6 months. Improvements in texture, colour and height of the lesions were noted.
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Department of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, Frenchay Hospital, Bristol.
D000293:Adolescent; D000328:Adult; D002648:Child; D002675:Child, Preschool; D005260:Female; D005782:Gels; D006801:Humans; D007627:Keloid / Q000473:pathology / Q000628:therapy*; D008297:Male; D012828:Silicones / Q000008:administration & dosage*; D012867:Skin / Q000473:pathology; D012880:Skin Pigmentation
D005782:Gels; D012828:Silicones