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Use of self‐adherent silicone sheets in a pediatric burn patient: A case report and instructions for use
Author(s) -
Eisendle Klaus,
Pichler Maria,
De Luca Jenny,
Thuile Tobias
Publication year - 2019
Publication title -
pediatric dermatology
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.542
H-Index - 73
eISSN - 1525-1470
pISSN - 0736-8046
DOI - 10.1111/pde.14017
Subject(s) - medicine , hypertrophic scars , silicone , massage , surgery , scars , hypertrophic scar , girl , occlusive dressing , dermatology , pathology , psychology , developmental psychology , chemistry , alternative medicine , organic chemistry
Burns and scalds are relatively common injuries in children. Formation of hypertrophic scars or keloids is feared complications. A 2‐year‐old girl who spilled a cup of hot coffee onto herself developed widespread hypertrophic scars and beginning keloids on her upper chest, despite application of pressure garments and daily massage with silicone gel. Herein, we describe instructions for use of prolonged continuous 24‐hour occlusive application of self‐adherent silicone sheets to help mitigate the formation of scar tissue.