Types of Scars
A scar is the skin’s natural response to injury. �It occurs when the deep parts of the skin has undergone significant damage, the most significant scars resulting from the most significant damage. �There are a wide range of factors that contribute to the way that a scar forms including age, gender, ethnicity, and heredity. �There are many different types of scars that can result from a given injury, the most common being keloid, contracture, hypertrophic, stretched skin, and acne scars. �The treatments for scars vary and depend upon the type of scar and the person.
Keloid scars result from a healing process that’s overly aggressive. �They are a direct result of the skin producing too much collagen and leave a raised area above the skin. �The keloid scar is serious and may affect your mobility and cause problems beyond the original injury site. �Keloid scars often grow worse over time. �Common treatments of keloid scars often include surgery for removal, steroids, and freeze therapy. �These scars can be prevented by using pressure treatment or gel pads at the time of injury.
Hypertrophic scars are similar to keloids. �They are raised red scars, but unlike keloids they stay within the original site of injury. �Over time, hypertrophic scars decrease in size and intensity. �Common treatments for this type of scar include steroid injections.
Contracture scars are the result of skin that has been burned. �This scar causes a tightening of skin which impairs the ability to move. �A contracture scar is very serious and often goes deeper into the skin affecting nerves and muscles.
Stretched skin scars occur after significant weight loss or gain. �They often result after pregnancy and take the form of thick red lines on the body. �Often times, scars resulting from stretched skin fade over a few years time.
Acnes scars are the result of moderate to serious acne. �They can take the form of pits, waves, or spots. �While the spots fade, the pits, waves, and any other scarring is permanent. �The severity of the scarring depends on the severity of the acne and are often the most distressing since they occur on the face. The treatment for these kinds of scars vary depending on the type of scarring that’s taken place.
There is no way to completely heal a scar, regardless of the type obtained. �Common treatment options include over-the-counter creams and ointments, prescription topical medications, surgery, or injections. �Creams, ointments, and topical medications generally work best for surgical incisions and similar injuries. �Surgical treatment works well for serious scars and deep wounds and most often occur in burn victims and others with serious injuries. �Injections are usually performed on keloids and hypertrophic scars.
The results of any type of scarring can be upsetting, but unfortunately, most insurance companies do not cover their treatment unless it’s medically necessary, such as a burn victim with hypertrophic scars. �Treatments range in both effectiveness and cost and it’s important to understand the implications of all procedures and medications.
Spectrafilm Silicone Gel Sheeting Strip 3.5cmx 15cm(300-422) for the Management of Keloid or Hypertrophic Scars.
- Spectrafilm strip 3.5cm x 30 cm
- Can be easily cut with scissors to another size
- self-adherent
- washable & reusable for up to 2 weeks
- great for wearing under clothing
Spectrafilm silicone gel sheeting is intended for use in the management of old and new hypertrophic scars resulting form burns, surgical, or traumatic injury to the skin. Consistent use of this gel sheeting can significantly reduce hypertrophic and keloid scarring.
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