@article{ref1,
title="Treatment of self-harm scars: a scoping review",
journal="Dermatologic surgery",
year="2022",
author="Edriss, Manar and Monconduit, Rachel and St Claire, Kayla and Akers, Katherine G. and Mehregan, Darius",
volume="48",
number="8",
pages="809-814",
abstract="BACKGROUND: Self-harm scars are a consequence of deliberate self-injury, serving as a visual reminder for involved individuals. Patients often reach out to their providers seeking treatment for their scars. However, there is currently no standard for treating self-harm scars, because multiple options are being explored. <br><br>OBJECTIVE: A scoping review was conducted to identify and characterize the body of literature on different treatments for self-harm scars, including surgical, laser, and vitamin A management. <br><br>METHODS: Thorough literature searches were conducted in PubMed/MEDLINE, EMBASE, and CINAHL Complete. The search strategy was designed and implemented by a medical librarian. <br><br>RESULTS: Of 510 retrieved articles, 4 described laser treatments, 8 described surgical treatments, and 2 described vitamin A treatments. <br><br>CONCLUSION: A multidisciplinary approach is critical for the selection and outcome of the treatment of self-harm scars.<p /> <p>Language: en</p>",
language="en",
issn="1076-0512",
doi="10.1097/DSS.0000000000003499",
url="http://dx.doi.org/10.1097/DSS.0000000000003499"
}