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Effect of orange polarized light on post burn pediatric scar: a single blind randomized clinical trial

Nesrein A Abd Elrashid1, Doaa A Sanad2, Noha F Mahmoud3,4

  • 1Department of Surgery, Faculty of Physical Therapy, Cairo University, Egypt.

Journal of Physical Therapy Science
|October 24, 2018
PubMed

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Orange filtered polarized light significantly improved pediatric burn scars. This therapy, combined with standard scar management, showed better results than standard care alone for hypertrophic scars in children.

Area of Science:

  • Dermatology
  • Photomedicine
  • Pediatric Scarring

Background:

  • Hypertrophic burn scars are common in pediatric patients.
  • Effective treatment options for pediatric burn scars are crucial for improving patient outcomes.
  • Current standard scar management (SSM) protocols may not fully address scar severity.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To investigate the therapeutic effect of orange filtered polarized polychromatic light on pediatric post-burn scars.
  • To compare the efficacy of SSM plus orange filtered polarized light versus SSM alone.
  • To evaluate changes in scar characteristics using the Vancouver Scar Scale (VSS).

Main Methods:

  • Thirty pediatric patients (3-7 years) with hypertrophic burn scars were enrolled.
  • Participants were randomized into a control group (SSM) and a study group (SSM + orange filtered polarized light).
  • Treatment was administered thrice weekly for one month, with scar assessment before and after the intervention using VSS.

Main Results:

  • Both groups showed scar improvement, but the study group exhibited significantly better outcomes.
  • Orange filtered polarized light demonstrated a beneficial effect in reducing the severity of pediatric burn scars.
  • The VSS scores indicated a statistically significant difference favoring the group receiving the specialized light therapy.

Conclusions:

  • Orange filtered polarized light is a beneficial adjunct therapy for pediatric hypertrophic burn scars.
  • This phototherapy approach offers a promising non-invasive option for scar management in children.
  • Further research may explore optimal parameters and long-term effects of this treatment modality.

Keywords:
BurnOrange polarized lightPediatric scarVancouver Scar Scale

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