Observational studyInternational wound journal2026
Racial and Skin Tone Differences in Scar Maturation: A Prospective Analysis of Aesthetic and Physiological Outcomes Using the Modified POSAS Scale.
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- Early Prediction of Scar Outcomes: A Prospective Study on the Predictive Value of 3-Month Scar Assessments for 12-Month Results.International wound journal · 2026Article
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Abstract
Scar outcomes are known to vary by skin tone and race, yet few studies have systematically evaluated these differences using validated tools. To evaluate differences in scar maturation across Fitzpatrick skin types and racial groups from 3 to 12 months postoperatively using the modified Patient and Observer Scar Assessment Scale (POSAS) scale. We conducted a prospective observational study of 40 patients undergoing breast surgery at a single academic centre. All scars were assessed at 3 and 12 months postoperatively using the modified POSAS. Fitzpatrick skin types were categorized into I-II, III-IV, and V-VI, and racial groups included Caucasian, Black, and Hispanic patients. Fitzpatrick Types I-II had the greatest vascularity reduction (-2.06 ± 2.10), while Types V-VI showed the least improvement (-0.80 ± 1.61). Pigmentation increased in Types V-VI (+0.35 ± 1.89) and improved in lighter skin tones. Black and Hispanic patients had significantly lower odds of favourable pigmentation outcomes (p < 0.07). Fitzpatrick Types V-VI also had lower odds of improved scar relief (OR = 0.125, p = 0.034). This study highlights differences in scar maturation across skin tone and racial categories using a standardized scale. These trends underscore the importance of tailoring postoperative scar counselling and interventions to individual patients' skin types and racial backgrounds.
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