Fractional Laser and Steroid Ointment to Improve the Old Scar After Thyroidectomy

Combined Use of Fractional Laser and Steroid Ointment to Improve the Old Scar After Thyroidectomy

This clinical study was conducted to assess the effects of LADD combined with a fractional ablative carbon dioxide laser and a topical steroid for the treatment of post-thyroidectomy hypertrophic scars.

Thyroidectomy results in unsightly scarring at the anterior neck of the patient. A clinical study was conducted to assess the effectiveness of five courses, applied every 4 weeks, of laser-assisted drug delivery (LADD) combining a fractional ablative carbon dioxide laser and topical 0.05% clobetasol propionate to the treatment of post-thyroidectomy hypertrophic scars in patients. Assessments of the scars by the patient themselves according to the patient and observer scar assessment scale.

Inclusion Criteria:

• Patients had presented a persistent hypertrophic scar at the neck region for more than 1 year after their thyroidectomy.

Exclusion Criteria:

• Systemic chronic disease or a history of autoimmune disease or human immunodeficiency virus infections.