5-Fluorouracil Treatment of Problematic Scars
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5-Fluorouracil in the Treatment of Keloids and Hypertrophic Scars: A Comprehensive Review of the Literature
Hypertrophic (HTSs) and keloid scars are common dermatological complaints produced by disruption of the normal wound-healing process. Despite a wide array of therapeutic options available to treat these lesions, HTSs and keloids continue to pose a significant challenge to clinicians in everyday practice. The chemotherapeutic drug 5-fluorouracil (5-FU) is a well-known treatment option reserved f...
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عنوان ژورنال: Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery
سال: 2009
ISSN: 0032-1052
DOI: 10.1097/prs.0b013e3181904d1b