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British Journal of Dermatology

British Journal of Dermatology

Volume 116 Issue 2, Pages 199 - 206

Published Online: 29 Jul 2006

Journal compilation © 2010 British Association of Dermatologists



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The role of bovine collagen in the treatment of acne scars
C.K. VARNAVIDES 1 , R.A. FORSTER 1 W.J. CUNLIFFE*
  1 Leeds Dermatological Research Foundation, Leeds General Infirmary, Leeds, U.K.   *St James's University Hospital, Leeds, U.K.
 Correspondence: Dr W.J.Cunliffe, Department of Dermatology, Leeds General Infirmary, Great George Street, Leeds LSI 3EX, U.K.
Copyright 1987 British Association of Dermatologists

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Eighteen patients with a variety of depressed scars, predominantly as a result of acne, were treated with a purified bovine dermal collagen prepared as an injection (Zyderm I®) for direct implantation into the scars. Both subjective and objective assessment showed encouraging results in those with soft and distensible scars. This method is, however, largely unsuitable for rigid, fibrotic or ice-pick scarring. Any improvement was usually apparent by the third treatment session. This is a safe, virtually painless, simple technique requiring no specialized equipment and has a high patient acceptability—but is expensive.


Accepted for publication 31 July 1986

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10.1111/j.1365-2133.1987.tb05812.x About DOI

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