Question

Pressure is generally used to hasten scar maturation and to minimize scar hypertrophy during healing of burns. But it may not be required if:

• A. The scar is less than 6 months old
• B. Wounds heal in less than 10-14 days
• C. The scar is still red and shows evidence of vascularity
• D. The skin is grafted over the wound area
• E.

Hint:

Pressure therapy is commonly used to manage hypertrophic scarring, but it is not required for rapidly healing wounds.

Answer 1

The Correct Option is B

Step 1: Understanding the role of pressure in scar maturation.
Pressure is commonly used in the management of burn scars to reduce hypertrophy (excessive tissue growth) and to accelerate scar maturation. However, its use depends on the stage of healing.
Step 2: Analyzing each option.
- (1) The scar is less than 6 months old: Incorrect. Pressure may still be used for scars less than 6 months old if they show hypertrophy.
- (2) Wounds heal in less than 10-14 days: Correct. If a wound heals quickly in less than 10-14 days, the need for pressure to control scar hypertrophy may not be necessary.
- (3) The scar is still red and shows evidence of vascularity: Incorrect. A red, vascular scar indicates active healing, and pressure therapy may be helpful at this stage.
- (4) The skin is grafted over the wound area: Incorrect. Even after skin grafts, pressure may be necessary to minimize hypertrophic scarring.
Step 3: Conclusion.
The correct answer is (2), as pressure is generally not required for wounds that heal in less than 10-14 days.