Hypertrophic scar formation following carbon dioxide laser ablation of plantar warts in cyclosporin-treated patients.

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Hypertrophic scar formation following carbon dioxide laser ablation of plantar warts in cyclosporin-treated patients.
December 2001
To cite this article: S.M. Ozluer, B.Y. Chuen, R.J. Barlow, A.C. Markey (2001)
Hypertrophic scar formation following carbon dioxide laser ablation of plantar warts in cyclosporin-treated patients.
British Journal of Dermatology 145 (6), 1005Ò1007.
doi:10.1046/j.1365-2133.2001.04519.x
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S.M.Ozluer, B.Y.Chuen, R.J.Barlow and A.C.MarkeyDermatological Surgery and Laser Unit, St John's Institute of Dermatology, St Thomas' Hospital, Lambeth Palace Road,
London SE1 7EH, U.K.
Correspondence: Dr A.C.Markey. E-mail: rhea.mills@gstt.sthames.nhs.uk

Abstract
We present four renal transplant patients who developed hypertrophic scars following carbon dioxide laser ablation of recalcitrant plantar warts. All of the patients were on long-term treatment with cyclosporin, which we believe to be responsible. We discuss several possible mechanisms by which cyclosporin may influence wound healing and scarring.

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