>A.S.A.P. - The first algorithm to treat keloids and hypertrophic scars

Abstract

Keloids (K) and hypertrophic scars (HS) are highly prevalent, but their treatment is still challenging. Several treatments are beneficial to treat K/HS, but there is still no protocol or algorithm to address scars following an organized step-by-step and justifying each type of treatment in the scar phases. This study aims to present an algorithm to treat keloids/scars. It has been used for several years in our clinic and helps organize several therapies to treat scars. Combined, these sequences of treatments lead to progressive improvement in K and HS.

Keywords

• acne keloid
• hypertrophic scar
• keloid