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Successful treatment of disfiguring facial scar using surgery combined with superficial radiotherapy: a case report with literature review

Year: 2025

Type: article

Abstract: Introduction: Facial scars are generally disfiguring and can cause both physiological and psychological trauma. Currently, there is a lack of effective treatment options for facial scars. In recent years, local superficial radiation therapy has emerged as a clinically proven treatment to effectively prevent scar recurrence after surgery. Case presentation: Our patient was a 41-year-old male with a disfiguring facial scar caused by extensive burns. The patient underwent surgery for his facial scar; however, the scar recurred after surgery. Then, the patient underwent superficial radiotherapy, after which the patient's facial scar flattened gradually, and his face was restored to normal. No significant adverse reactions were observed after 1 year of follow-up. Conclusion: The results indicate that superficial radiotherapy may promote the atrophy of hypertrophic scar tissue and can restore the normal appearance of the skin by reshaping the wound repair process.

Source: Frontiers in Oncology

DOI: 10.3389/fonc.2025.1586196

Authors: Yong-xia Zong, Yinghua Song, Shuang Deng, Liang Zhang, Ze Li

Institutions: Jianghan University, Wuhan No.1 Hospital, Wuhan University, Wuhan Third Hospital

Language: English

Topic: Dermatologic Treatments and Research

Subfield: Dermatology

Field: Medicine

Domain: Health Sciences

SDG: Good health and well-being

Open Access status: gold

Estimated APC paid: $3,801