How Do You Prevent Keloid And Hypertrophic Scars?
• Understand keloids and hypertrophic scars: Keloids are the result of an overgrowth of dense fibrous tissue that usually develops after healing of a skin injury. Hypertrophic scars are characterized by erythematous, pruritic, raised fibrous lesions that typically do not expand beyond the boundaries of the initial injury and may undergo partial spontaneous resolution. Loading… • Prevent the problem by applying a protective silicone sheet over the affected area. Liquid silicone gels are also commercially available, although their efficacy is debatable. • Apply silicone sheet over a treatment period varying from weeks to months. • You can also supplement treatment with over-the-counter topicals. These products should only be applied when not wearing the silicone sheet. These products may contain vitamin E derivatives, antioxidants, onion extract, hydrocortisone, or skin bleaching agents such as hydroquinone. The key to success with any scar treatment is consistency, patience, and the k
• Understand keloids and hypertrophic scars: Keloids are the result of an overgrowth of dense fibrous tissue that usually develops after healing of a skin injury. Hypertrophic scars are characterized by erythematous, pruritic, raised fibrous lesions that typically do not expand beyond the boundaries of the initial injury and may undergo partial spontaneous resolution. • Prevent the problem by applying a protective silicone sheet over the affected area. Liquid silicone gels are also commercially available, although their efficacy is debatable. • Apply silicone sheet over a treatment period varying from weeks to months. • You can also supplement treatment with over-the-counter topicals. These products should only be applied when not wearing the silicone sheet. These products may contain vitamin E derivatives, antioxidants, onion extract, hydrocortisone, or skin bleaching agents such as hydroquinone. The key to success with any scar treatment is consistency, patience, and the knowledge th
