Scar Injection: Beyond Triamcinolone Acetonide

Authors

  • Vincent Richer, MD, FRCPC

Abstract

Pathological scars, comprising hypertrophic scars and keloids, are both rewarding and challenging to treat in clinical practice. Beyond the cosmetic appearance and the physical reminder of the circumstances of scar formation, patients can also experience itch, pain, or even functional limitations. In many ways, the large number of available treatment options highlight that there is no globally accepted therapeutic ladder for this clinical scenario.   

 

Author Biography

Vincent Richer, MD, FRCPC

Dr. Vincent Richer practices medical and cosmetic dermatology at Pacific Derm in Vancouver. He holds positions as Clinical Assistant Professor and Director of Continuing Medical Education at the University of British Columbia’s Department of Dermatology and Skin Science. He trained at Université de Montréal in medicine and dermatology and completed a fellowship in photobiology and cutaneous laser surgery at UBC.

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Published

2021-08-01

How to Cite

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Richer V. Scar Injection: Beyond Triamcinolone Acetonide. Can Dermatol Today [Internet]. 2021 Aug. 1 [cited 2024 May 11];2(3):8–10. Available from: https://canadiandermatologytoday.com/article/view/2-3-richer

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Volume 2, Issue 3, August 2021

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