The Use of Silicone Gel Sheets in the Control of Hypertrophic Scar Tissue

1 July 1988

journal article
Published by SAGE Publications in British Journal of Occupational Therapy

Vol. 51 (7) , 248-249
https://doi.org/10.1177/030802268805100710

Abstract

For the past 3 years, Nottingham City Hospital Burns and Plastic Surgery Unit have been using silicone gel in addition to, or as an alternative to, accepted methods of treating hypertrophic scarring. This paper outlines the history, properties and indications for use of silicone gel. Its findings result from a retrospective study based largely on clinical observations.

Keywords

SCAR TISSUE
GEL SHEETS
SILICONE GEL
HYPERTROPHIC SCAR
USE OF SILICONE

This publication has 2 references indexed in Scilit:

Non-pressure treatment of hypertrophic scars
Burns, 1985
Silicone gel: a new treatment for burn scars and contractures
Burns, 1983