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hypertrophic characterized by a state of hypertrophy. hypertrophic pulmonary osteoarthropathy see hypertrophic osteopathy. hypertrophic scar a protruding scar resembling a fibroma or collagen nevus. scar cicatrix; a mark remaining after the healing of a wound, such as one caused by injury, illness or surgery. constricting scar contraction of scar tissue causing constriction of vascular channel or hollow viscus. honorable scar in judging dogs, scars resulting from injuries suffered as a result of work are permissible and do not detract from the dog's features. hypertrophic scar an overabundance of connective tissue in a wound, identified by history of traumatized wound, infection and histological examination reveals hairs, foreign body, pockets of infection. scar tissue a dense mass of granulation tissue. hypertrophic scar Keloid, see there How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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| Scar formation after cutaneous trauma, surgical or otherwise, encompasses a broad spectrum, ranging from normal scars to hypertrophic scars to keloids. The removable gel pad helps cushion, absorb, and redistribute external pressure exerted on the injured thumb, and it releases medical-grade mineral oil to help reduce and prevent hypertrophic scar formation after the removal of sutures. Immusol's lead drug candidate, ChelASE, is being studied in phase II clinical trials for the treatment of keloids and hypertrophic scars. |
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