Hypopigmented Burn Scar Successfully Repigmented With Noninvasive Topical Bimatoprost Treatment
Year: 2024
Type: article
Study design: Case Report
Abstract: Burns can be disfiguring, causing noticeable pigmentary changes and scarring, which can be psychologically distressing. Scarring from burns can be notoriously difficult to treat, often requiring invasive, painful treatments. Here, we document the first reported case of successful improvement of a hypopigmented scar from a burn treated with topical bimatoprost 0.03% ophthalmic solution alone. We are hopeful that this will give a noninvasive option for patients who are looking to improve hypopigmented scars.
Source: Cureus
DOI: 10.7759/cureus.72402
Authors: Kristin N Slater, Reem Kashlan, Geoffrey Potts
Institutions: Howard University Hospital, Wayne State University
Language: English
Subfield: Dermatology
Field: Medicine
Domain: Health Sciences
Open Access status: diamond
OpenAlex ID: W4403794287