Measurements of scar properties by SkinFibroMeter®, SkinGlossMeter®, and Mexameter® and comparison with Vancouver Scar Scale

• DOI: 10.1111/srt.12334
• Publication Date: 2016-10-31T04:52:51Z
• Authors: S. R. Seo; N. O. Kang; M. S. Yoon; H. J. Lee; D. H. Kim
• Keywords: Vascularity; Hypertrophic scars; Keloid; Erythema

Background An objective measurement of scar is important for evaluating treatment outcomes. However, to date, there no ‘gold standard’ quantitative properties hypertrophic scar. Existing modalities are neither portable nor easy use. Objective This study aims validate the correlation between measurements with SkinFibrometer ® , SkinGlossMeter and Mexameter subjective assessment Vancouver Scar Scale ( VSS ) keloid Methods A total 25 patients keloids scars were enrolled in this study. Patients treated intralesional triamcinolone acetonide at 2–6 week intervals. assessments using Skinfibrometer, Skinglossmeter, performed both contralateral normal skin each session. Correlations by these tools parameters examined. Results We found statistically significant differences Mexameter. strong was pliability scores stiffness Skinfibrometer r = 0.628, P < 0.001). vascularity showed weak erythema index 0.372, appeared exist any Skinglossmeter pigmentation melanin Conclusion In our study, can be an noninvasive evaluation tool