Ultraviolet light and hyperpigmentation in healing wounds

Journal Article · Sat Oct 01 00:00:00 EDT 1983 · Ann. Plast. Surg.; (United States)

DOI:https://doi.org/10.1097/00000637-198310000-00012· OSTI ID:5021950

Wiemer, D R; Spira, M

The concept of permanent hyperpigmentation in wounds following ultraviolet light exposure during the postoperative period has found a place in plastic surgical literature but has not been documented. This study evaluates the effect of ultraviolet light on healing wounds in paraplegics. It failed to confirm permanent alteration in pigmentation response to ultraviolet exposure and suggests that other factors are of greater importance in the development of hyperpigmentation in the healing wound.

• Research Organization: Baylor Coll. of Medicine, Houston, TX
• OSTI ID: 5021950
• Journal Information: Ann. Plast. Surg.; (United States), Vol. 11:4
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

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