The effect of moisturizers or creams on scars: a systematic review protocol

JBI Database System Rev Implement Rep. 2017 Jan;15(1):15-19. doi: 10.11124/JBISRIR-2016-002975.

Abstract

The objectives of the review are to identify the effect of any moisturizers or creams (medicated or unmedicated) on immature scars (linear, keloid or hypertrophic) on any persons of any age. Effects will be assessed by changes in scar activity, changes in the final appearance/cosmesis of the scar, improvements in patient reported features of scars (e.g. itch, tightness, range of movement) and/or by altering measurable features of the scar such as vascularity, color, height, length, pliability and/or transepidermal water loss.Specifically the review question is: are moisturizers or creams effective in modifying immature scars?

MeSH terms

  • Humans
  • Keloid / therapy*
  • Skin Cream / therapeutic use*
  • Systematic Reviews as Topic
  • Treatment Outcome*