Hypertrophic Scar Treatment

 Hypertrophic Scar Treatment 

How hypertrophic scars marks Occur

Traces are formed when the dermis (deep, thick layer of skin) gets damaged. Creates new collagen fibers (naturally found protein in the body) to damage the body, resulting in a mark. The scars are formed after the wound is completely cured.


There are different types of marks. Most of the scales are flat and light. However, in such cases when the body produces too much collagen, the marks can be picked up. The mark taken is called hypertrophic trail or keloid scar. Both types of this type are more common in young and darker people.

How to treat hypertrophic scars

There are several methods of preventing and treating hypertrophic scars. In recent years, lasers have been used in treating scars significantly. For example, pulsed dye laser (PDL) and intensity pulse light (IPL) can accelerate the mutation of the scars, while non-ablative and ablative fractional laser can improve texture. Dual wavelength laser treatment is used extensively for diseases of blood vessels, but it is rarely used and less reported for treatment of hypertrophic scars. 

Our study focuses on the efficacy and safety of double-wave-length PDL and Nd: YAG in the treatment of hypertrophic scars. In our study, twenty-five patients were treated with a combination of hypertrophic scars, combined with PDL / ND: YAG laser at 4-6 weeks intervals. After this, the patients and supervisors performed these marks using the Patient Marks Assessment Scale (PSAS) and Observer Mark Assessment Scale (OSAS). The result is that hypertrophic scars had improved considerably after several laser treatments, and no serious adverse effects were seen. Considering the safety and satisfactory effects of double wave-length laser treatment, it can be considered as a good method to treat hypertrophic scars.

 This study clearly shows that the combined PDL / ND: YAG laser treatment is an effective, safe and well-tolerated treatment option for hypertrophic scars.