Prakt. lékáren. 2009; 5(3): 124-129

Treatment of scars

MUDr. Kateřina Klauzová, MBA
Asklepion - Klinika a institut estetické medicíny, Praha

Many articles have been published on improving the appearance of scar, however, there are no definitive management protocols. This

article show possibilities of therapy for various types of scar.

Keywords: scar, striae, skin healing, keloid, atrophic scar, laser, pulsed dye laser, fractional laser, diprophos, botulotoxin.

Published: May 1, 2009  Show citation

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Klauzová K. Treatment of scars. Praktické lékárenství. 2009;5(3):124-129.
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