Health Condition 1: L910- Hypertrophic scar
Conditions
Interventions
Intervention1: Intralesional Radiofrequency ablation: The device used-RF generator.
Mode - cut/ coagulation
Max. power output of 10 W.
Intracath no 22 will be used with the insulation and small nick
Sponsors
Department of dermatology Government Medical College Bhavnagar
Eligibility
Inclusion criteria
Inclusion criteria: Patients with Keloid and hypertrophic scar Progressive or Stationary lesion Size No previous treatment in last 6 weeks
Exclusion criteria
Exclusion criteria: Pedunculated lesion Sensitivity to local anesthetic Pregnant females Infected or secondary changes on surface (e.g. excoriation/ eczema) Person with Pacemaker Person with unstable general condition Patient not willing for consent and follow up Patient in need of alternative treatment during the treatment course
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Excellent response (90 %- almost complete flattening) Good response (71-90 % Significant flattening) Moderate response (51-70 % Adequate flattening) Poor response (=50 % Inadequate flattening) Timepoint: 28 weeks | — |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Size Height The Vancouver Scar ScaleTimepoint: 0 week 16 weeks 28 weeks | — |
Countries
India
Contacts
Public ContactDr Nancy Raiyani
government medical college and Sir T Hospital Bhavnagar Gujarat
Outcome results
None listed