Skin Tug-of-War: does loosening wound tips lead to better scars?
NCT ID NCT05758181
First seen Feb 14, 2026 · Last updated May 07, 2026 · Updated 8 times
Summary
This study looks at a technique called 'undermining' to reduce scarring after surgery on the neck, trunk, arms, or legs. Undermining means freeing the skin around the wound to reduce tension. The study will compare scars when one tip of the wound is undermined and the other is not. 50 adults having skin surgery will participate, and scars will be assessed by both doctors and patients.
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University of California, Davis - Dermatology Department
Sacramento, California, 95816, United States
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