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Scars
What is a scar?
Scar formation is a natural part of the healing process and occurs when the skin repairs wounds caused by accident, surgery or disease. The more the skin is damaged, the longer it takes to heal and the greater the chance of a noticeable scar.
The way a scar forms is affected by age, location and certain genetic factors. Younger skin is more susceptible to over-development when healing, resulting in larger, thicker scars. Initially, a scar can appear red and thick, and then may gradually fade over time.
The rebuilt collagen fibres (see illustration) do not only change the skin visually: parts of skin with scar-tissue are limited in functionality (no hairs and sweat glands) and movement.
Scars shape lives
If you, or someone you know, has a scar you’re probably only too aware how distressing and disfiguring they can be, and just how seriously they can undermine self-confidence.
Any scar, regardless of its size or location, can be perceived as a personal problem. Some may learn to accept their scar, but many never forget it. It is widely accepted by psychologists that proactively treating to reduce the visibility of a scar can actually help boost self-esteem.
Most people are unaware that there are treatments available to improve the appearance of scars, both old and new. While existing scar remodelling and prevention procedures can be painful, invasive, hard to use or have limited efficacy, Silicone is the first choice for a convenient treatment of your scars. It dramatically improves scars – and it is recommended by leading specialists worldwide.
Silicone gel – The choice of plastic surgeons worldwide.
Treatment choices
Clinical treatment options for both hypertrophic and keloid scars include surgery and scar-injected steroids, both of which can be very painful. The number of options available for consumers to purchase over the counter can at first appear confusing.
However, it is important to know that very few products have actually been clinically proven to make a difference to your scar.
Silicone gel dramatically improves scars – recommended by leading specialists worldwide.
A recent publication by the International Advisory Panel on Scar Management, a group of skin specialists, recommended the use of silicone gel for the treatment of a wide variety of scars. Dermatologists and plastic surgeons have used silicone gel as an effective treatment for scars for many years.
Types of Scars:
Hypertrophic scars
These scars are more common in the young, following burns and in people with darker skin. These scars are usually red, thick and elevated and can be itchy or painful, but their growth is confined within the boundaries of the original wound. Hypertrophic scars usually start to develop within weeks after the injury and may improve naturally, although this process can take up to a year or more.
Keloid scars
Keloids may occur at any age, but tend to develop more readily in younger individuals and in darker-skinned people. These are thick, rounded, irregular clusters of scar tissue that extend beyond the original wound. They often appear red or darker in colour compared with the surrounding skin. Keloids may not develop for many months after injury, and may also worsen during pregnancy.
Atrophic scars
These scars are generally small, round depressions that lie below the surface of the surrounding skin. They are formed when the healing process is disrupted and insufficient new connective fibres are formed following acne or chickenpox.
After a wound has healed, various types of scars can form. Dermatix has been especially formulated to help manage these scars, remodeling them to a more natural looking state.
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