ReviewInternational journal of molecular sciences2023
The Role of Physical Therapies in Wound Healing and Assisted Scarring.
Review in International journal of molecular sciences, 2023. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 45 papers, 2 of them syntheses that pooled it.
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45 citing papers in PubMed, 2 syntheses or guidelines pooled it, 84 citations in OpenAlex.
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- A systematic review of comparative clinical trials on the efficacy, safety, and patient satisfaction of ablative and non-ablative laser therapies for atrophic, hypertrophic, and keloid scars.Lasers in medical science · 2025Pooled it
- Comparison of microcurrent and low level laser therapy on matrix metalloproteinases and tissue inhibitors of metalloproteinases expressions in surgical wound healing.Scientific reports · 2025Trial
- Smart Microneedles Regulate Reactive Oxygen Species and Deliver Matrix Metalloproteinases for Pathological Scar Treatment.ACS nano · 2026Article
- Multifunctional Silk Fibroin Hydrogel with Antibacterial and Regenerative Properties for Accelerated Wound Healing.Gels (Basel, Switzerland) · 2026Article
- The Wound Healing: A Mystery Still to Be Solved-What Is the Future?Biomedicines · 2026Article
- The Role of Internal Medicine or Hospitalist Co-Management in Surgical Specialties: Implications for Adult and Elderly Plastic Surgery Patients.Medicina (Kaunas, Lithuania) · 2026Article
- Custom-made cervical orthosis for pediatric neck scar contracture: a self-controlled case series.BMC pediatrics · 2026Article
- Photobiomodulation and Low-Level Laser Therapy as Complementary Strategies in Diabetes Treatment.International journal of molecular sciences · 2026Review
- An Update on the Correlation Between Neuroimmunomodulation, Photodynamic Therapy (PDT), and Wound Healing: The Role of Mast Cells.Biomedicines · 2026Review
- Fibroblast Dynamics in Keloid Pathogenesis: Unraveling Cellular Crosstalk and Novel Therapeutic Targets.Dermatology research and practice · 2026Review
- Pain management in complex wounds: a scoping review and analysis using comfort theory.Revista da Escola de Enfermagem da U S P · 2026Article
- Comparative efficacy and safety of non-pharmacological nursing interventions for diabetic foot ulcers: a systematic review and network meta-analysis.BMC nursing · 2025Article
- Synergistic COInternational journal of molecular sciences · 2025Article
- D-Tryptophan Promotes Skin Wound Healing via Extracellular Matrix Remodeling in Normal and Diabetic Models.International journal of molecular sciences · 2025Article
- Acetyl Hexapeptide-8 in Cosmeceuticals-A Review of Skin Permeability and Efficacy.International journal of molecular sciences · 2025Review
- Editorial: Photodynamic Therapy (3rd Edition).Biomedicines · 2025Article
- New Anti-Fibrotic Strategies for Keloids: Insights From Single-Cell Multi-Omics.Cell proliferation · 2025Article
- Mendelian randomization analysis of the causal relationship between immune cells and keloid.Dermatology reports · 2025Article
- Regenerative properties of bone marrow mesenchymal stem cell derived exosomes in rotator cuff tears.Journal of translational medicine · 2025Review
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6 authors at 2 institutions in 2 countries.
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Abstract
Wound healing (WH) is a complex multistep process in which a failure could lead to a chronic wound (CW). CW is a major health problem and includes leg venous ulcers, diabetic foot ulcers, and pressure ulcers. CW is difficult to treat and affects vulnerable and pluripathological patients. On the other hand, excessive scarring leads to keloids and hypertrophic scars causing disfiguration and sometimes itchiness and pain. Treatment of WH includes the cleaning and careful handling of injured tissue, early treatment and prevention of infection, and promotion of healing. Treatment of underlying conditions and the use of special dressings promote healing. The patient at risk and risk areas should avoid injury as much as possible. This review aims to summarize the role of physical therapies as complementary treatments in WH and scarring. The article proposes a translational view, opening the opportunity to develop these therapies in an optimal way in clinical management, as many of them are emerging. The role of laser, photobiomodulation, photodynamic therapy, electrical stimulation, ultrasound therapy, and others are highlighted in a practical and comprehensive approach.
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