Scar Appearance After Postoperative Hydrocolloid Dressing Versus Standard Petrolatum Ointment
Scar, Skin Scarring, Skin Cancer
About this trial
This is an interventional treatment trial for Scar focused on measuring scar, dermatologic surgery, wound healing, wound of skin, skin cancer, surgical incision, patient satisfaction, patient preference, cosmetic outcome, scar appearance
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion Criteria: Adult > 18 years of age Linear scars Patients underwent conventional excision or Mohs micrographic surgery for primary cutaneous cancer or other cutaneous condition that required surgical intervention Exclusion Criteria: Scar localization on acral or hair bearing sites Patients unable to converse in English Patients requiring flap or graft for closure of wound History of allergy to adhesives Patient using topical chemotherapy agents on the surgical site or planning to start it within 3 months after surgery Use of hydrocolloid dressings for post-operative wound care in the past
Sites / Locations
- IU Health Physicians Dermatology Meridian CrossingRecruiting
Arms of the Study
Arm 1
Arm 2
Experimental
Active Comparator
hydrocolloid dressing arm
Petrolatum jelly dressing arm
After informed consent and closing the wound with the sutures, the scar will be covered by a hydrocolloid dressing, which will be left in place for 7 days (Experimental)
and the other group of patients (control), after closing the wound with the sutures, the scar will be covered with petrolatum jelly during this time period, which has to be re-applied daily.