Surgical scar study
This study looks at whether antibiotics given around surgery affect how scars heal. It involves people who had surgery at Nanfang Hospital before 2025 and now need care for a surgical scar.
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Who can take part
- You are 18 years or older
- You had surgery at Nanfang Hospital between 2005 and 2025, and you have a straight line scar from that surgery
- You came to the plastic surgery department for help with that scar
- You have not had any medical visits at Nanfang Hospital since January 1, 2025
- You have clear surgical and medication records available
- Your scar has not had any treatments like laser, radiation, injections, or another surgery
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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