What are the benefits and risks of silicone gel sheeting for treating keloid scars?
We are uncertain whether silicone gel sheeting improves a scar's appearance more than: Get more news about
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We are uncertain about the effect of silicone gel sheeting on pain compared with no treatment.
We do not know if silicone gel sheeting has an effect on pain compared with non-silicone gel sheeting or intralesional injections of triamcinolone acetonide.
What are keloid scars?
A scar is a mark left on the skin after a wound or injury has healed. Sometimes scars can develop abnormally, forming keloid scars which are raised and unsightly and these can affect people physically and emotionally. Keloid scars often occur after minor injuries and can spread to the skin surrounding the original wound. Keloid scars are difficult to treat and can affect both sexes and occur at any age.
How are keloid scars treated?
Silicone gel sheeting is a soft and flexible wound dressing containing an elastic form of silicone. It has a soft, rubbery texture and can be easily attached to the skin. Silicone gel sheeting is thought to be an optimal option in the treatment of keloid scars. It can be used on healing skin to help soften and flatten a keloid scar.
What did we want to find out?
In this Cochrane Review, we wanted to find out what the benefits and risks of treating keloid scars with silicone gel sheeting are.
What did we do?
We searched for studies that investigated using silicone gel sheeting to treat keloid scars. We searched for randomised controlled trials only, in which the treatment each person receives is chosen at random. These studies give the most reliable evidence about the effects of a treatment.
What did we find?
We found two studies with a total of 36 participants (85 scars) (33 participants (76 scars) completed the study). The participants had keloid scars caused by surgery, infected wounds or trauma. The studies compared the effects of silicone gel sheeting with:
