A prospective, randomized, blinded study. Background: Dermasanding using sterile sandpaper has been described as a simple treatment for scars but has not been evaluated in a prospective randomized fashion. It could provide a safe, simple, and cost- effective option for the treatment of scars. Objective: Our purpose was to assess the effectiveness of dermasanding on the appearance of surgical scars of the face.
Methods: We evaluated 1. Each scar was divided into 2 equal portions, and half of the scar was treated according to randomized assignment. Scars were treated with dermasanding 6 to 8 weeks after operation.
The treatment half was compared with the control half by blinded observers at 3 time points. Results: Improvement in the treated half of scars was seen in 8. In 2. 0% of patients the unsanded side was better. Conclusions: Dermasanding is an effective procedure in the treatment of surgical scars. J Am Acad Dermatol 2. Copyright © 2. 00. American Academy of Dermatology, Inc.
Effectiveness of dermasanding (manual dermabrasion) on the appearance of surgical scars: A prospective, randomized, blinded study on ResearchGate, the professional network for scientists. Effectiveness of dermasanding (manual dermabrasion) on the appearance of surgical scars: a prospective, randomized, blinded study. Poulos E(1), Taylor C, Solish N. Author information: (1)Division of Dermatology, Women's Campus, Sunnybrook and Women's College Hospital, University of Toronto, Toronto, Ontario, Canada. BACKGROUND: Dermasanding using sterile. Combining manual dermasanding with low strength trichloroacetic acid to improve. To evaluate the effectiveness. and results suggest distinct advantages over motor-driven dermabrasion or deep peeling procedures.
Publication » Surgical pearl: manual dermabrasion.. Division of Dermatology, University of California, Los Angeles 90024, USA. DERMATOLOGIC SURGERY Effectiveness of dermasanding (manual dermabrasion) on the appearance of surgical scars: A prospective, randomized, blinded study Elena Poulos, MD, FRCPC, aChristopher Taylor, MD, FRCSC,b and Nowell Solish.
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