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Comparison Study of Physical Properties between Two Silicone Gel Sheets

새로 개발한 실리콘젤시트의 물성에 대한 연구

  • Yun, Young Mook (Department of Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery, College of Medicine, Chungnam National University) ;
  • Kang, Nak Heon (Department of Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery, College of Medicine, Chungnam National University) ;
  • Kim, Tae Joon (Hans Biomed)
  • 윤영묵 (충남대학교 의과대학 성형외과학교실) ;
  • 강낙헌 (충남대학교 의과대학 성형외과학교실) ;
  • 김태준 (한스바이오메드)
  • Received : 2008.02.15
  • Accepted : 2008.06.20
  • Published : 2008.11.10
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Abstract

Purpose: Silicone gel sheet(SGS) is used for preventing and treating keloid or hypertrophic scars. Because the product is weak in tear strength and adherence, it requires several replacements, which requires high cost. As a solution for this problem, we developed a new silicone gel sheet, named as Scar Clinic, and confirmed its physical properties. Methods: Tensile strength, elongation rate, adhesiveness, and water vapor transmission rate were experimentally compared between the most commonly used SGS product and the Scar Clinic. Results: The newly developed SGS showed better results compared to the existed SGS in regards to tensile strength, elongation rate, adhesiveness, and water vapor transmission rate. Conclusion: The Scar Clinic showed higher durability and flexibility. It will be a useful product for treating scars clinically.

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