The safety, efficacy, and tolerability of a novel silicone gel dressing following dermatological surgery.
Silicone gel has for many years had a primary role in the treatment and prevention of abnormal scars, in the form of hypertrophic scars and keloids after epithelialization. The authors report preliminary findings on the use of a new, medical-grade, film-forming silicone gel dressing approved for use on open wounds and injured skin as monotherapy and in combination with other treatments prior to re-epithelialization. An observational study involving 105 patients examined the silicone gel's effectiveness in promoting accelerated epithelialization, reducing the inflammatory response and in the prevention of scarring. The study was conducted on a range of dermatological surgical interventions. The authors' observations confirmed silicone's role in promoting accelerated wound healing, scar prevention, and the utility of this new film-forming silicone dressing when used in combination with various other treatment modalities.
Austrian Academy of Cosmetic Surgery and Aesthetic Medicine. dr.matthias@sandhofer.at
Matthias
M
Sandhofer
Patrick
P
Schauer
D001458:Bandages; D002921:Cicatrix / Q000209:etiology / Q000517:prevention & control*; D062109:Dermatologic Surgical Procedures / Q000379:methods*; D004848:Epithelium / Q000378:metabolism; D005260:Female; D005500:Follow-Up Studies; D006801:Humans; D007249:Inflammation / Q000209:etiology / Q000517:prevention & control; D008297:Male; D020034:Silicone Gels / Q000008:administration & dosage* / Q000009:adverse effects; D014945:Wound Healing / Q000187:drug effects
D020034:Silicone Gels