Linear Scar, Zigzag Scar
Conditions
Keywords
cicatrix, Demonstrate, that there, is no perception of superiority
Brief summary
Surgical wounds can be closed in several manners. Some physicians believe that closure in a straight line produces a scar that is more visible and slightly raised when compared to closure in a zigzagging fashion. The researchers of this study believe that there is no difference in the cosmetic appearance of one type of wound closure over the other. To evaluate this, they will provide a survey with visual aids to volunteers to rate the appearance of a straight line scar versus a zigzag scar.
Interventions
BEHAVIORALVisual Analog Scale
Subjects will review examples of both linear and zigzag scars and rate the aesthetic appearance of both configurations of scars on a scale of 1 through 10, with 1 being normal skin and 10 being the worst scar imaginable.
Sponsors
University of California, Davis
Study design
Observational model
CASE_CONTROL
Time perspective
RETROSPECTIVE
Eligibility
Sex/Gender
ALL
Age
18 Years to No maximum
Healthy volunteers
Yes
Inclusion criteria
* Male or female * 18 years or older
Exclusion criteria
* Less than 18 years of age
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Subjects will review examples of both linear and zigzag scars and rate the aesthetic appearance of both configurations of scars on a scale of 1 through 10, with 1 being normal skin and 10 being the worst scar imaginable. | 1 day |
Countries
United States
Outcome results
None listed