Comparison of Quantitative Evaluation and Conventional Scar Scale Analysis for Pediatric Pathological Scars
Jin-Ye Guan 1,†, Xing Zou 1,†, Jun-Wen Ge 1 , Rui-Cheng Tian 1 , Wei Liu 2, Mei-Yun Li 1,* and Dan Deng 1,*
BACKGROUND
The incidence of pediatric pathological scars (PPS) has been gradually increasing due to various causes, highlighting the need for accurate scar assessment to monitor disease progression and therapeutic efficacy. Vancouver Scar Scale (VSS) and other scar evaluation systems are relatively subjective evaluation methods that rely on physicians’ or patients’ own judgment. By contrast, when comparing different scar scale evaluation methods, a three-dimensional (3D) camera and dermoscopy may provide relatively objective measurable parameters to avoid possible subjective bias created by the observers. This study aimed to compare the utility of traditional VSS evaluation with that of 3D cameras and dermoscopy in PPS evaluation.
CONCLUSION
In conclusion, Antera 3D® offers an objective, sensitive, and spatially precise approach for PPS assessment and may provide additional quantitative information for evaluating subtle and early changes alongside traditional scar assessment scales. Its integration into clinical practice will enhance treatment monitoring and support more accurate timing of therapeutic interventions.
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