Scald burns are some of the most common forms of burns. They are often partial thickness and can occur anywhere on the body. Scald burns usually happen from hot liquid spilling on the chest, face or hands. The degree of burn can vary with the type of liquid, with fat containing liquids having a higher… Read More »
Scar formation is the bodies normal healing response to injury. Any break in the outer layers of the skin can lead to a scar. The normal phase of healing includes an inflammatory phase which signals collagen production. Initially, this collagen is immature and is then replaced by a more mature and organized collagen type. Over-production… Read More »
Reconstruction after Moh’s Surgery is a very common procedure which closes open defects on the face and body left from the micrographic removal of skin cancer. Moh’s surgery is commonly used to completely remove skin cancers, such as basal cell carcinoma, squamous cell cancer, melanoma and dermatofibromas. Moh’s surgery does limit the size of the… Read More »
There are many scar care products available for patients. The most common products are those with Vitamin E. Typically the only advantage that these have are that they are oily and provide hydration to the scar which is one of the keys to a good scar care regimen. If all you put on your scar… Read More »
