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Shae Margulies1, Tyler Marion1, Sami K Saikaly1
1Department of Dermatology, University of Florida College of Medicine, Gainesville, USA.
Insights
Topical corticosteroids (TCS) offer a non-invasive treatment for hypergranulation tissue (HGT) in pediatric wound healing. This approach is effective and should be considered for managing HGT in children.
Area of Science:
- Dermatology
- Wound Healing
- Pediatric Care
Background:
- Hypergranulation tissue (HGT) is a frequent complication in wound healing, characterized by excess granulation tissue.
- This condition impedes healing and reepithelialization, posing challenges for clinicians.
- Pediatric patients often benefit from less invasive and irritating treatment options.
Observation:
- A case study involved a 14-year-old female with scalp HGT.
- The HGT was successfully managed using topical corticosteroids (TCS).
Findings:
- Topical corticosteroids (TCS) demonstrated efficacy in treating hypergranulation tissue (HGT) in a pediatric case.
- A literature review indicated that TCS, while not a primary treatment, is a viable option for pediatric HGT.
Implications:
- Topical corticosteroids (TCS) represent a non-invasive and painless therapeutic option for pediatric hypergranulation tissue (HGT).
- Consideration of TCS is warranted for managing HGT in the pediatric population, especially when less invasive methods are preferred.
Abstract:
Hypergranulation is a common complication of wound healing that dermatologists encounter and is characterized by excess granulation tissue, which results in delayed healing and reepithelialization. Though many treatment options have been presented in the literature, less invasive and irritating treatment regimens are often preferred in the pediatric population. Here we present a case of a 14-year-old female with hypergranulation tissue (HGT) of the scalp that was successfully treated with topical corticosteroids (TCS). Additionally, a literature review was conducted to determine the prevalence of topical corticosteroid use for HGT in the pediatric population. Although not first line, TCS should be considered as a non-invasive and painless treatment for HGT in the pediatric population.
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