Scar Epidemiology and Consequences
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AbstractIn this chapter, after a short reminder of the different scars types, epidemiological factors and risk factors are described. The consequences for the patient of an impairment of healing are multiple: aesthetic discomfort, itching, pain, or even functional impairment, especially in the periarticular area, can lead not only to physical but also to psychological and social repercussions.This chapter focuses on the epidemiology of scars, including hypertrophic and keloid scars. The role of mechanobiology looks major as the pathology may start in specific anatomical locations submitted to excessive tension, and the influence of genetic factors, even if not completely confirmed with evidence-based medicine, is highly suspected.
2017 ◽
Vol 4
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pp. 47-48
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2014 ◽
Vol 10
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pp. 184-189
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2019 ◽
Vol 47
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pp. 123-143
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