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Skin scarring

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Bayat, A, McGrouther, D A, Ferguson, M W J·2003·BMJ

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Deciding whether to treat a scar or leave it alone depends on accurate diagnosis of scar type and scar site, symptoms, severity, and stigma

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  1. Rudolph R. Widespread scars, hypertrophic scars and keloids. Clin Plast Surg 1987;14:253-60.
  2. Ferguson MWJ. Scar wars. Br Dent J 2002;192:475.

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Authors
Bayat, A., McGrouther, D. A., & Ferguson, M. W. J.
Affiliations
  • Wythenshawe Hospital (GB)
  • University of Manchester (GB)
Corresponding author
Bayat, A
Venue
BMJ
Publisher
BMJ
Published
2003-01-11
Volume
326
Issue
7380
Pages
88-92
ISSN
  • 0007-1447 (ISSN-L)
  • 0959-8138
  • 1468-5833
OpenAlex
W4237769345
Cited by
608
References
41
Citations by year
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FWCI
2.25
Type
journal article
Language
en
Open access
Locations
  • BMJ (publishedVersion)
  • PubMed Central (publishedVersion)
  • PubMed (publishedVersion)
  • Research Explorer (The University of Manchester) (publishedVersion)
Funders
Wellcome Trust
Topics
  • Health Sciences › Medicine › Dermatology › Dermatologic Treatments and Research
  • Health Sciences › Medicine › Pathology and Forensic Medicine › Systemic Sclerosis and Related Diseases
  • Health Sciences › Medicine › Epidemiology › Burn Injury Management and Outcomes
Keywords
scar tissue, scar treatment, scar severity, cosmetic surgery
MeSH terms
Cicatrix, Contracture, Forecasting, Humans

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