Topical Calcipotriol for Preventive Treatment of Hypertrophic Scars
November 2009
in “
Archives of Dermatology
”
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The study aimed to assess the effectiveness of topical calcipotriol in preventing hypertrophic scars in 30 women who underwent bilateral reduction mammoplasty. Conducted as a randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled trial, the scars were treated for 3 months and evaluated at 3 weeks, 3 months, and 12 months postoperatively. The results showed no significant difference in hypertrophic scar prevalence between the calcipotriol and placebo groups. However, a strong association was found between keratinocyte activation and hypertrophic scar formation. Thus, calcipotriol did not reduce hypertrophic scar incidence, but keratinocyte activation was a key factor in scar development.
