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Management of Hypergranulation Tissue: A Report of a Pediatric Case

Year: 2025

Type: article

Abstract: Hypergranulation tissue is the overgrowth of granulation tissue during the proliferative phase of wound healing. Treatment of hypergranulation tissue in the pediatric patient is focused on efficacious and comfortable options, of which topical steroids have been successfully used. This report discusses management of a large area of hypergranulation and concurrent infection on the scalp of a pediatric patient.

Source: Pediatric Dermatology

DOI: 10.1111/pde.15897

Authors: Margaret Hurley, Jennifer Scott, Andrea L. Zaenglein

Institutions: Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine, Pennsylvania State University, Penn State Milton S. Hershey Medical Center, Penn State Health Children's Hospital

Language: English

Topic: Wound Healing and Treatments

Subfield: Rehabilitation

Field: Medicine

Domain: Health Sciences

SDG: Good health and well-being

Open Access status: hybrid

Estimated APC paid: $3,920