TY - JOUR A1 - Nair, Vipin A1 - John, Jerry A1 - Sharma, Ramesh T1 - A prospective randomized comparative study of facial scar modulation using topical silicone gel versus coconut oil Y1 - 2020/7/1 JF - Nigerian Journal of Plastic Surgery JO - Nigerian J Plast Surg SP - 51 EP - 60 VL - 16 IS - 2 UR - https://www.njps.org/article.asp?issn=0794-9316;year=2020;volume=16;issue=2;spage=51;epage=60;aulast=Nair DO - 10.4103/njps.njps_12_19 N2 - Context: Scar following facial trauma is an important problem affecting aesthetics and function. Aim: The aim of the study is to compare the usefulness of topical silicone gel versus coconut oil in facial scar modulation. Design: Prospective randomized comparative study was done between January and December 2016. Subjects and Methods: Seventy-four post-traumatic facial scar patients were randomized into three groups − Group A topical silicone gel only, Group B coconut oil only, and Group C both. Observational data were collected and photographs were taken at 2 weeks, 1 month, 3 months, and 6 months. Vancouver scar score and visual analog scale score were done for observational data. Photographs were analyzed by two independent blind observers at the end of the study. Results: Topical silicone gel gave superior results in reducing vascularity and pliability at 1 month and hyperpigmentation at 3 months. Coconut oil has better antipruritic effects at 1 month as compared topical silicone gel. Conclusions: Topical silicone gel is a superior product for initial management of facial scars compared to coconut oil. ER -