The treatment of burn scar-induced contracture with the pinhole method and collagen induction therapy: a case report

This case report covers a case of Scar contracture after a burn, treated with a combination of Pinhole for Burn & Surgical Scar and Collagen Induction Therapy (CIT, microneedle therapy). A 50-year-old Korean woman with an irregular burn Scar of approximately 3cm×1.5cm, which caused her lower lip to be pulled down due to a burn sustained at 1 year of age, was treated by creating multiple pinholes at 5mm intervals with a CO2 laser after local anesthesia, and then applying a dermaroller to the entire Scar. After 5 sessions of combined Pinhole for Burn & Surgical Scar and CIT treatment at 4-week intervals, Scar contracture was alleviated, texture and tone were improved, and no side effects were reported. The authors suggested that the combination of Pinhole for Burn & Surgical Scar and CIT may be helpful in treating burn Scar contracture.