THERAPEUTIC OR PROPHYLACTIC AGENT FOR KELOID OR HYPERTROPHIC SCAR, AND AGENT FOR INHIBITING TISSUE HYPERTROPHY IN INJURED PART OF AIRWAY

摘要

[Problem] To provide a therapeutic and prophylactic agent for keloid or hypertrophic scar.[Solution] A therapeutic and prophylactic agent for keloid or hypertrophic scar, said agent comprising trehalose as the active ingredient. The aforesaid prophylactic agent for keloid or hypertrophic scar can be preferably used as an agent which is to be administered to a surgical site after surgery. As Example shows, the agent according to the present invention can effectively cure keloid or hypertrophic scar and prevent the same due to trehalose that is contained therein as the active ingredient.