ArticleAmerican journal of translational research2026
Effect of early application of a skin surface closure device combined with pulsed dye laser on the morphologic characteristics and clinical symptoms of tension scars on the backs of children.
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Abstract
objectivesPediatric dorsal linear scars under high tension often lead to suboptimal outcomes. This study evaluated the efficacy of early mechanical offloading combined with pulsed dye laser (PDL) for these scars.
methodsThis retrospective cohort included 245 children (6-14 years) treated from January 2021 to September 2024. Patients were grouped into the Early Intervention with Surface Skin Closer and Pulsed Dye Laser (EI-SSC+PDL) and the Pulsed Dye Laser Treatment with Standard Scar Care (PDL-SSC). Scar morphology, Vancouver Scar Scale (VSS) score, symptom scores, observer assessment, and parental satisfaction were compared at 6 months.
resultsThe EI-SSC+PDL group (n=126) showed superior outcomes versus the PDL-SSC group (n=119): significantly reduced scar width (7.48 ± 0.48 mm vs. 7.71 ± 0.57 mm, P<0.001) and lower total VSS score (2.69 ± 1.34 vs. 3.12 ± 1.62, P=0.026). Symptom relief was greater (abnormal sensation: 1.24 ± 0.61 vs. 2.13 ± 0.96, P<0.001). Observer Patient and Observer Scar Assessment Scale scores were lower (28.62 ± 5.72 vs. 31.03 ± 6.55, P=0.002) and parental satisfaction was higher (P=0.026) in the EI-SSC+PDL group.
conclusionsEarly combined mechanical offloading and PDL therapy is associated with greater improvement in pediatric dorsal tension scars compared to PDL with standard care.
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