THE PROBLEM SCAR

Control of scar formation is one of the most important objectives of m edical science. For patients that manifest hyperkinetic, keloid or oth er problem scars, the need for effective therapy is particularly impor tant. Over the past few years, new therapeutic strategies have been in troduced and there are more on the horizon. This article briefly revie ws the mode of action and clinical applications in the context of a ge neral overview of useful strategies to control scar formation.