7. Treatment for Hypertrophic Scars by Continuous Tape Fixation
Using Meshed Paper Tape
Akira Sugamata
Department of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, Tokyo Medical
University Hachioji Medical Center, Tokyo, Japan
The most basic method for treating hypertrophic scars is a continuous
pressure bandage. In 1996, Jimbo et al. reported the effectiveness of a
meshed paper tape pressure bandage (Nichiban No. 50). We have also
treated many patients with hypertrophic scars using the same meshed
tape. Here, we investigated pressure measurements under the meshed tape
in clinical conditions with an AMI (A0101-G) pressure sensor. The
compression exerted by the meshed tape was 7-9 mmHg, which was higher
than other tapes. In conclusion, meshed paper tape is ideal pressure
material for hypertrophic scars because of its cost efficiency and ease
of handling.
