Wound healing, scarring and management
Mahaveer S. Sangha, Florence Deroide, Rhonda Meys
Abstract
Understanding wound healing is imperative for the dermatological physician to optimize surgical outcomes. Poor healing may result in negative functional, cosmetic and psychological sequelae. This review briefly outlines the physiology of wound healing, with a view to improving the management of wounds and scars, and minimizing the long-term scarring complications.
Topics & Concepts
MedicineWound healingSurgeryIntensive care medicineDermatologyWound Healing and TreatmentsDermatologic Treatments and ResearchSurgical Sutures and Adhesives