Effectiveness of a combination therapy using non-ablative fractional laser and intralesional triamcinolone injection for thyroidectomy scar treatment: a prospective, randomized, blinded pilot study
- Authors
- Cheon, Jeong Hyun; Hwang, Yong Jae; Yoon, Eul Sik; Jung, Kwang Yoon; Park, Seung-Ha; Chung, Jae Ho
- Issue Date
- Jul-2022
- Publisher
- Blackwell Publishing Inc.
- Keywords
- non-ablative; scar prevention; thyroidectomy; triamcinolone
- Citation
- Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, v.21, no.7, pp 2793 - 2800
- Pages
- 8
- Indexed
- SCIE
SCOPUS
- Journal Title
- Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology
- Volume
- 21
- Number
- 7
- Start Page
- 2793
- End Page
- 2800
- URI
- https://scholarworks.korea.ac.kr/kumedicine/handle/2020.sw.kumedicine/54467
- DOI
- 10.1111/jocd.14485
- ISSN
- 1473-2130
1473-2165
- Abstract
- Background
The occurrence of thyroid cancer has increased dramatically, and postoperative scars are placed at easily visible locations. Many patients show stronger desire for scar prevention. So far, numerous approaches have been discussed for the treatment of scars; this study is conducted to verify whether the early application of combined therapy contributes to minimal scar formation.
Methods
Between March 2019 and December 2019, total of 64 patients with thyroidectomy scars of a size greater than 4.5 cm located on the anterior neck were enrolled in this prospective pilot study. Subjective and objective evaluation were carried out using the Patient and Observer Scar Assessment Scale (POSAS) at one, two, and six months after operation. Results were compared between a treatment group and a non-treatment group.
Results
In PSAS score, the mean values of pain, itching sensation, pliability, thickness, and relief were significantly higher in the laser and steroid treatment group (p = 0.009, p = 0.000, p = 0.013, p = 0.002, and p = 0.007). The value of color of the scars showed no significant differences (p = 0.504). In OSAS score, parameter of thickness, relief, and surface area score was significantly higher score in the combination group (p = 0.029, 0.035, and 0.020), while vascularity, pigmentation, and pliability were not significantly different between two groups (p = 0.548, p = 0.983, and p = 0.128).
Conclusion
This study demonstrates that early combination therapy contributes to scar improvement to a meaningful extent based on POSAS. We believe that the combined therapy has a synergy effect on scar management, which improves the patients’ quality of life in relation to their postoperative scars.
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