PERBANDINGAN UKURAN LESI PADA PEMBERIAN TOPIKAL TEH HIJAU (GREEN TEA) DAN SILICONE GEL PADA BEKAS LUKA BAKAR
Abstract
Background: Burn scar is the most common incidents in society and it frequently is second-degree burn scar. A research by Health Department Indonesia (2008) found out that the prevalence of burn incident in Indonesia is 2,2%. Green tea containts polyphenol that can defense to fight bacterial infection and UV radiation and epigallocatechin-3-gallate (EGCG) will accelerate new cells differentiations. Silicone gel contains additive susbtances such as Vitamin C esters which function to fade scars and protect it from UV radiation, so it’s need to do the research to compare the topical green tea and silicone gel in order to diminish the size of burn scars.
Method: The research design was an analytical experimental with RCT (Randomized Controlled Trial) design in which pre-test and post-test using autoCAD application. There were 10 research subjects who have first or second degree burn scar that were divided randomly into 5 people in each group for topical green tea treatment and topical silicone gel treatment for two months.
Results: The result of statistical test showed that there was a significant difference (p<0,05) between before and after treatment in each group. Yet, the statistical result in comparing the effectiveness of topical green tea and silicone gel was insignificant (p>0,05). This meant that the effectiveness of topical green tea was similar to silicone gel in improving burn scar.
Conclusion: The comparison topical application of green tea and silicone gel was statistical insignificant in improving burn scar.