There are many types of scars, and there are several treatment options available to treat them. For the most part, scars can be treated without too many problems. However, keloid scars are some of the most difficult lesions to get rid of as they usually recur.
In case you don’t know what keloids are, they are abnormal tissue that extends beyond the area of the initial wound. It’s very common for them to keep growing and that’s why it is important that you treat them as soon as possible.
Any lesion can result in keloids: piercings, cuts, and acne. Keloidal acne scarring is especially devastating because an acne breakout can affect large areas of the face, neck, chest and back. In order to prevent any kind of acne scar it is important to follow a regular cleansing routine that includes an acne cream.
But, how can you treat scars that keep growing and have a high recurrence rate? Fortunately, there are several different treatment options available. These alternatives usually include surgery, intralesional corticosteroids, silicone bandages and compression therapy.
Surgical excision is quite straightforward. The doctor may choose to inject corticosteroids into the scar before, during and after surgery to reduce the chances of recurrence. After surgery, the person will probably be fitted for compression devices.
Compression devices and silicone bandages have shown excellent results with keloid scars. These types of scar treatment work by exerting constant pressure on the wound. However, no one is really certain why they are so effective, but there are studies that have shown that compression reduces the production of collagen.
Compression devices are custom made and are commonly used for several months up to a year. These devices include garments (gloves, body suits and masks) that must be worn 24 hours a day to produce the desired effects. They can also include zippers or special linings to make them more comfortable and convenient.
Silicone bandages are often used to achieve scar less healing. They work in much the same way as compression garments do: by exerting pressure for extended periods of time. Silicone bandages can be worn up to 9 hours a day, for several months.
These come in an easy-to-use format and can be discarded once you’ve finished with them. Some people find this format more convenient than pressure garments.
Bandages and compression garments can be used to help prevent and treat keloid scars. They are often used to treat smaller keloid scars.
Most people don’t know how to treat acne scars. As a matter of fact, some people don’t even realize that an effective acne scar treatment can also consist of scar creams and other skin care products. BIOSKINCARE is a special natural skin care product that can help promote acne scar removal and scar removal, in general. This is possible because of a very special natural ingredient which is capable of helping treat all types of scar tissue. What exactly is this special natural ingredient? Snail serum.
- Martha Fitzharris