Open AccessThe Effect of Silicone Gel on Basic Fibroblast Growth Factor Levels in Fibroblast Cell Culture
Author(s) -
Matthew M. Hanasono,
Joanne Lum,
Lisa A. Carroll,
Anthony A. Mikulec,
R. Koch
Publication year - 2004
Publication title -
archives of facial plastic surgery
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
eISSN - 1538-3660
pISSN - 1521-2491
DOI - 10.1001/archfaci.6.2.88
Subject(s) - basic fibroblast growth factor , medicine , fibroblast , keloid , silicone , scars , wound healing , hypertrophic scar , growth factor , fetus , cell culture , andrology , pathology , immunology , biology , pregnancy , chemistry , receptor , organic chemistry , genetics
Topical silicone gel has shown promise in the treatment of hypertrophic and keloid scars. However, its mechanism of action remains undetermined.
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