Treatment of Thin Linear Scars on the Scalp

The purpose of this study was to describe how to easily treat a thin linear scar on the scalp by applying double trichophytic closure. Double trichophytic closure is applied in the case of a linear scar, where hairs on both sides of the scar face in the opposite direction from the wound center. The technique seems to be an easy and effective method for a thin linear scar repair without an additional incision and can reduce the financial burden of a patient. When the scar width is more than 4 mm, the scar heals in the wound that is narrower than the previous suture, but it may be open completely or partially. In this case, resuture using a combination of double trichophytic closure and other treatments, including flaps and a hair transplant, is used.