%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