John L Roussalis1. 1. John L Roussalis MD Inc Casper, Wyoming, USA.
Abstract
OBJECTIVE: To report the novel use of acellular dermal matrix allograft to treat a chronic scalp wound with exposed frontal bone. METHODS: Case report detailing the steps taken to treat lichen simplex chronicus not responding to standard treament. RESULTS: The wound fully closed within ten weeks of treatment with dermis allograft. CONCLUSIONS: Acellular dermal matrix was able to close a chronic scalp wound after conventional treatments failed.
OBJECTIVE: To report the novel use of acellular dermal matrix allograft to treat a chronic scalp wound with exposed frontal bone. METHODS: Case report detailing the steps taken to treat lichen simplex chronicus not responding to standard treament. RESULTS: The wound fully closed within ten weeks of treatment with dermis allograft. CONCLUSIONS: Acellular dermal matrix was able to close a chronic scalp wound after conventional treatments failed.