PharmatecaPharmatecaФарматека2073-40342414-9128Bionika Media38089110.18565/pharmateca.2025.10.6-11ReviewsОбзорыReview ArticleModern methods for early prevention of surgical scars: a literature reviewСовременные методы ранней профилактики хирургических рубцов: обзор литературыhttps://orcid.org/0000-0002-7045-46363646-4761SeleznevS. P.СелезневС. П.
Russian Federation

Oncologist

врач-онколог

selezserpavl@mail.ruhttps://orcid.org/0000-0002-9711-61785913-9674GusakovaE. V.ГусаковаЕ. В.
Russian Federation

Dr. Sci. (Med.), Head of the Department of Physical and Rehabilitation Medicine with a Course in Clinical Psychology and Pedagogics

д.м.н., зав. кафедрой физической и реабилитационной медицины с курсом клинической психологии и педагогики

gusakova07@mail.ruhttps://orcid.org/0000-0002-2808-86797554-9210SychevA. V.СычевА. В.
Russian Federation

Cand. Sci. (Med.), Associate Professor, Department of Surgery with a Course in Endoscopy

к.м.н., доцент кафедры хирургии с курсом эндоскопии

unmc-surgery@yandex.ruMoscow Regional Clinical Dermatovenerologic DispensaryМосковский областной клинический кожно-венерологический диспансерCentral State Medical Academy of the Administrative Directorate of the President of the Russian FederationЦентральная государственная медицинская академия Управления делами Президента РФ31122025321061103022026Copyright ©; 2025, Bionika MediaCopyright ©; 2025, ООО «Бионика Медиа»2025Bionika MediaООО «Бионика Медиа»https://journals.rcsi.science/2073-4034/article/view/380891

Scar development is the most common complication and one of the main criteria for success or failure in skin tumor removal. The location, size, and appearance of scars depend on oncological, anatomical, and surgical limitations, as well as internal factors influencing the complex healing process. Timely preventive measures for postoperative wounds and immature scars optimize the healing process in the early stages, improving the cosmetic appearance of the scar and reducing the risk of developing pathological defects. This literature review presents the main methods for the early prevention of scar development, including surgical, medicinal, and physical therapy methods, and evaluates their effectiveness as mono- or combination therapy, based on current research data.

Развитие рубцов является наиболее частым осложнением и одним из главных критериев успеха или неудачи при удалении новообразований кожи. Расположение, размер и внешний вид рубцов зависит от онкологических, анатомических, хирургических ограничений, а также от внутренних факторов, влияющих на сложный процесс заживления. Своевременное проведение профилактических мероприятий в отношении послеоперационных ран и незрелых рубцов позволяет оптимизировать процесс заживления на ранних этапах, что позволяет улучшить косметический вид рубца, а также снизить риск развития патологических дефектов. В данном обзоре литературы представлены основные способы ранней профилактики развития рубцов, к которым относятся хирургические, медикаментозные и физиотерапевтические методы, представлена оценка их эффективности в качестве моно- или комбинированной терапии, согласно данным современных исследований.

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