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Management of the Sequelae of Skin Grafting: Pruritis, Folliculitis, Pigmentation Changes, and More.

Anna WhiteDebra Ann Reilly
Published in: Clinics in plastic surgery (2024)
Scars commonly give rise to unpredictable, potentially irritating, cutaneous complications including pruritis, folliculitis, and pigment changes. These problems can be self-limiting and are prevalent in many burn cases, although their expression varies among individuals. A better understanding of the presentation, risk factors, and pathophysiology of these long-term sequelae allows for more comprehensive care of burn survivors.
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