24/03/2022
Scar classification and scar treatment that you should know
- Do you feel unconfident because of scarred skin? You want to "fly away" those ugly scars right away but don't know what to do? Read the following article to learn more about common types of scars as well as effective scar prevention and treatment solutions.
Skin is a smooth organ that covers the outside of the human body like a garment. Imagine, if there was a small tear in that garment, it wouldn't look nice and decent, would it? The same goes for your skin. Any injury from an accident, burn or surgery can leave a scar on the skin.
- How are scars formed?
Scars are part of the natural healing process. When injured, the skin will go through 3 stages: inflammation, proliferation and regeneration. The shape of the scar and how it is treated depends on many different factors, such as the depth, size, and location of the wound, as well as the age, genes, and s*x of the injured person. Therefore, there are many different ways to treat scars.
Common types of scars
1. Keloid scars
How to treat keloid scars
This type of scar is the result of increased collagen production, which is more common in people with darker skin, especially Africans or Asians. Keloids sometimes cause itching, pain, and a feeling of tightness, especially as a cosmetic problem. The size of the keloid depends on the initial skin damage and the risk of increasing over time. There are many ways to treat keloids such as cryotherapy, surgery, steroid injections or silicone to fade the scars.
2. Shrinkage scars
This type of scar is the result of serious injuries from burns or accidents. They cause pulling of the skin, reducing mobility. Contracture scars can also go deep into the skin, affecting muscles as well as nerves.
3. Hypertrophic scars
These scars are usually large and red, similar to keloids, but they do not extend beyond the injured skin. Treatments for hypertrophic scars include surgery, steroid injections, or silicone injections that help fade scars.
4. Concave scars
How to treat pitted scars, concave scars caused by acne
Indented scars often appear due to a lack of subcutaneous tissue, causing the skin around the wound to pull down and cause an indentation.
* Here are a few things you should know when your skin is injured:
- Clean the wound: When injured, first clean the wound with clean water. Wash gently around the wound with soap and wipe with a clean towel. You should note that you should not use hydrogen peroxide or alcohol to clean the wound because it is difficult to damage skin tissue and slow healing.
Bandage the wound: This will help prevent bacteria as well as dirt from entering the wound. Helps moisturize and heal skin.
Do not peel off the scab while healing: This scab is often itchy, so you are more likely to break or accidentally peel off the scab. This allows bacteria to enter and can make the scar larger.
Above are some sharing about the types of scars and how to treat them. When you have a scar, take care of your skin to avoid leaving scars on your skin!