What is Abnormal Scar, Hypertrophic Scar, Keloid Scar?
All scars progress through a continuum of healing from the time of injury (surgical incision) to complete healing or maturation. The time of this process is up to 18 months. Some scars may become red, raised and itchy for several months before settling with or without treatment to become pale and flat. These are typical Hypertrophic scars. Some may need active treatment with pressure tape, LASER treatments or steroid injections to speed up the healing. Other scars become very abnormal, growing continuously and spreading beyond the original scar – Keloid Scars. Keloid scars are troublesome, becoming itchy, raised, painful, disfiguring. Q: How are Normal Scars, Hypertrophic Scars and Keloid Scars Treated? A: Normal scars are managed to achieve the best possible scarring with simple Micropore Tape worn day and night for up to 3 months. Hypertrophic Scars may require more active treatment using pressure tape or garments, such as Lycra Garments, or TubiGrip. Some scar respond well to Silico
