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Treatment of Self-Harm Scars: A Scoping Review
Manar Edriss1, Rachel Monconduit1, Kayla St Claire2
1Wayne State University School of Medicine, Detroit, Michigan.
Background:
Self-harm scars are a consequence of deliberate self-injury, serving as a visual reminder for involved individuals. Patients often reach out to their providers seeking treatment for their scars. However, there is currently no standard for treating self-harm scars, because multiple options are being explored.
Objective:
A scoping review was conducted to identify and characterize the body of literature on different treatments for self-harm scars, including surgical, laser, and vitamin A management.
Methods:
Thorough literature searches were conducted in PubMed/MEDLINE, EMBASE, and CINAHL Complete. The search strategy was designed and implemented by a medical librarian.
Results:
Of 510 retrieved articles, 4 described laser treatments, 8 described surgical treatments, and 2 described vitamin A treatments.
Conclusion:
A multidisciplinary approach is critical for the selection and outcome of the treatment of self-harm scars.
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