A prospective cohort study assessed the effectiveness of fractional CO₂ laser therapy in treating mature hypertrophic burn scars in patients with skin of color.

The findings showed significant reductions in scar severity, vascularity, pigmentation, and pliability, as measured by the Vancouver Scar Scale. A decrease in the Patient and Observer Scar Assessment Scale scores also indicated posttreatment improvements. The study highlighted the promising potential of fractional CO₂ laser therapy in managing mature hypertrophic burn scars and recommended further longitudinal studies to enhance treatment protocols and outcomes.

Source: JAAD International