Reactive cutaneous fibrous lesion

This study compared two injected treatments for keloid scars: triamcinolone acetonide (a steroid) and verapamil hydrochloride (a blood pressure drug). Sixty adults with keloids received injections every three weeks for up to eight sessions. The goal was to see which treatment bet…

This small study tested whether a special laser treatment can help veterans with leg amputations who have painful scars that make wearing their artificial limb hard. Ten veterans received the laser therapy, and researchers measured changes in pain, scar appearance, walking abilit…

This study tested whether adding a laser to standard steroid injections helps treat raised scars (keloids or hypertrophic scars). Twenty people received either steroid injections alone or combined with one of two types of laser. Researchers measured scar appearance using the Vanc…

This early study tested Botox injections on 10 adults with long-lasting keloid scars to see if it could reduce scar size and ease symptoms like itching and pain. The goal was to find a treatment with fewer side effects than standard steroid shots. Researchers also looked at how B…

This study surveys medical students to understand their attitudes toward tattoos and piercings and measure their awareness of related skin risks, such as infections, allergic reactions, and scarring. Researchers aim to see if students have adequate knowledge and how their views d…

This study tested an artificial intelligence algorithm designed to help primary care doctors decide whether a patient with a skin condition really needs to see a dermatologist. Researchers enrolled 200 adults with skin problems and had their doctors take photos of the affected ar…