[Thermal lasers and skin cicatrization].
Any cutaneous damage triggers a cascade of biological effects in the skin responsible for re-establishing skin integrity. Wound healing is a complex biological process inducing dermal remodelling leading at least to a visible scar, and sometimes to hypertrophic or keloid scars. Recent studies suggest that using a laser generates a precisely defined thermal effect in the skin, improving the wound healing process and potentially opening the door to scarless healing.
Inserm U 703-Université Lille Nord de France,152, rue du Docteur Yersin, 59120 Loos, France.
Serge
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Mordon
Alexandre
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Capon
Nathalie
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Fournier
Gwen
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Iarmarcovai
D000818:Animals; D002921:Cicatrix / Q000517:prevention & control / Q000601:surgery*; D002986:Clinical Trials as Topic; D024042:Collagen Type I / Q000502:physiology; D024061:Collagen Type III / Q000502:physiology; D020405:Dermis / Q000378:metabolism / Q000528:radiation effects; D005353:Fibronectins / Q000502:physiology; D006801:Humans; D053685:Laser Therapy; D010865:Pilot Projects; D012038:Regeneration; D012867:Skin / Q000293:injuries / Q000528:radiation effects*; D014714:Vertebrates / Q000502:physiology; D014945:Wound Healing / Q000528:radiation effects*
D024042:Collagen Type I; D024061:Collagen Type III; D005353:Fibronectins