%A Nair, Vipin %A John, Jerry %A Sharma, Ramesh %T A prospective randomized comparative study of facial scar modulation using topical silicone gel versus coconut oil %9 Original Article %D 2020 %J Nigerian Journal of Plastic Surgery %R 10.4103/njps.njps_12_19 %P 51-60 %V 16 %N 2 %U https://www.njps.org/article.asp?issn=0794-9316;year=2020;volume=16;issue=2;spage=51;epage=60;aulast=Nair %8 July 1, 2020 %X Context: Scar following facial trauma is an important problem affecting aesthetics and function. Aim: The aim of the study is to compare the usefulness of topical silicone gel versus coconut oil in facial scar modulation. Design: Prospective randomized comparative study was done between January and December 2016. Subjects and Methods: Seventy-four post-traumatic facial scar patients were randomized into three groups − Group A topical silicone gel only, Group B coconut oil only, and Group C both. Observational data were collected and photographs were taken at 2 weeks, 1 month, 3 months, and 6 months. Vancouver scar score and visual analog scale score were done for observational data. Photographs were analyzed by two independent blind observers at the end of the study. Results: Topical silicone gel gave superior results in reducing vascularity and pliability at 1 month and hyperpigmentation at 3 months. Coconut oil has better antipruritic effects at 1 month as compared topical silicone gel. Conclusions: Topical silicone gel is a superior product for initial management of facial scars compared to coconut oil. %0 Journal Article %I Wolters Kluwer Medknow Publications %@ 0794-9316