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Scars

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Scars

Scars are the body’s natural response to the repair of an injury to the skin. When an injury occurs to the skin, such as a cut, burn, scrape, acne or surgery, the body sends cells to repair the damage and rebuild the tissue. During this process, scar tissue forms and may appear as a mark on the skin. The appearance of the scar depends on the location, size, depth and type of injury, as well as the age and genetics of the individual. Some may be flat and similar in color to the surrounding skin, while others may be more elevated, sunken or of a different color.

Two types of scars are identified

Keloid scar: Keloid scarring is an abnormal skin healing process. They are usually thick, bulging and protruding from the skin. They may be red or pink, and are often larger than the original wound. In addition, they can be painful, irritating and itchy.

Hypertrophic scar: This is a type of abnormal skin scarring that occurs when the wound heals excessively and forms a thick, raised scar that can be painful and itchy. Unlike keloid scars, hypertrophic scars are limited to the area of the original injury and do not extend beyond it.

This occurs when there is an excessive production of collagen during the healing process. Causes may include injuries, surgery, burns and other types of skin trauma. People with dark skin and those with a family history of hypertrophic scarring may have an increased risk of developing this type of scarring.

SKIN conditions

Some options for treating scars

Steroids Injections

They can be used to reduce inflammation and the appearance of keloid and hypertrophic scars.

Cryosurgery

Liquid nitrogen or some other cryogenic agent is used to freeze the affected area, which helps destroy scar cells and stimulate collagen production, helping to smooth and improve the appearance of the scar.

PRP

Helps smooth skin texture, improving the appearance of scarring and reducing uneven pigmentation.

Laser therapy

It is used to reduce the appearance of keloid, hypertrophic and atrophic scars.

Lasers can help stimulate collagen production and reduce pigmentation.

Neuromodulators

They help relax the surrounding muscles and decrease tension in the skin, which softens the appearance of the scar and reduces the formation of wrinkles associated with it. It may also help to reduce post-inflammatory hyperpigmentation in some scars, as it decreases melanin production in skin cells.

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