A review of the current trends in chronic wound and scar management

Aberrant tissue repair can result in the formation of chronic wounds and pathological scarring, which can severely impact a patient's quality of life. Due to their complexity, treatment of these conditions remains challenging.

This review article provides a brief overview of the various treatments with regards to application, possible mechanism(s) of action, new developments, and areas requiring further research.

A literature review on the different therapies/products currently used for chronic wounds and pathological scars was conducted. Several databases-including PubMed, ScienceDirect, Web of Science, and Google Scholar-were searched to find relevant articles on this topic.

Numerous products and treatment options, including several promising new technologies, are currently available. These therapies/products aim to accelerate wound healing, reduce scarring, and ultimately reach the goal of scarless tissue regeneration.

Currently, no gold standard therapy exists for chronic wounds and pathological scars. Existing treatments demonstrate varying levels of efficacy, and further research is required regarding their safety and molecular mechanism(s) of action.