How Can I Treat a Scar or Keloid?
Scars are the bodies normal mechanism of closing an open
wound caused from trauma, accident or surgery. The body in a scar
lays down new collagen which acts as small cables to bring the wound
together. Scars do not look like normal skin because they lack hair
follicles and sweat glands. Hypertrophic scars are scars that
are raised. Keloids are scars that are raised and extend
beyond the borders of a normal scar. Keloids have a tendency to
occur more frequently in dark skin people.
Treatment: Flat scars can be hard to improve upon. Raised
scars and keloids have been shown to improve when sheets of silastic gel are placed
on them. These sheets are cut to the size of the scar or keloid and
then taped in placed these then are
See a Dermatologist? When the above measure do not help
then your dermatologist may be able to treat your keloid more
aggressively. Scars, hypertrophic scars and keloids that are raised
can be injected with steroids. Keloids can be cut off or out. The
body may try to form another scar thus your dermatologist may inject
the site of excision with a steroid and have ways
All products should be used as directed on the product container.
Any product that causes irritation should be discontinued. The
information provided at DermatologistRx is not a substitute
for a face-to-face consultation with a dermatologist or your
physician.
Skin Care Glossary A-M
Skin Care Glossary N-Z
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