Publications by authors named "Kimberly De Mey"
Objective: Burn injuries pose a heightened risk of infection, which is primarily responsible for increased morbidity and mortality. Factors such as extensive skin damage and compromised immunity exacerbate this vulnerability. and are frequently identified in burns, with Gram-negative often resistant to antibacterial agents.
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- Non-invasive scar management techniques include pressure therapy, silicone moisturizers, and UV protection to prevent moisture loss and reduce hypertrophic scars.
- A study was conducted with 40 participants to test the effects of five different moisturizers and one silicone gel on hydration, blood flow, and water loss from the skin.
- Results indicated that while silicone gel had minimal effect on skin hydration, Alhydran significantly reduced blood flow, and Lipikar increased it; however, the overall clinical impact of these products on scarring needs further investigation.
Background: Hypertrophic scarring is a deviate occurrence after wound closure and is a common burn sequela. The mainstay of scar treatment consists of a trifold approach: hydration, UV-protection and the use of pressure garments with or without extra paddings or inlays to provide additional pressure. Pressure therapy has been reported to induce a state of hypoxia and to reduce the expression pattern of transforming growth factor-β1 (TGF-β1), therefore limiting the activity of fibroblasts.
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