Creams for preventing raised scars: chitosan, silicone, or olive oil
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This trial compares three creams—chitosan (from shrimp shells), silicone gel, and olive oil—to see which best prevents raised scars after surgery or injury. You may be able to join if you have a fresh scar that healed within the last two weeks.
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Who can take part
- Your scar must be from a wound that healed within the last 14 days.
- The scar must be at least 3 centimeters long (about 1.2 inches).
- You cannot have a seafood allergy (the cream is made from shrimp shells).
- Your wound must not have had an infection or broken open while healing.
- You cannot have had any other treatment for this scar already.
- You cannot have a history of raised scars (keloids or hypertrophic scars).
- You cannot be pregnant.
Quick eligibility check
Answer a few plain-language questions, based on this study's own requirements, to get a preliminary sense of fit.
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