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How To Get Rid Of Scars?
Many people want to make their scars less visible. While it is not possible to completely remove a scar , there are steps you can take to make it less noticeable. Good hygiene and care are key to improving the appearance of your scar. With the right approach, you can significantly improve the appearance of your scar. Discover how you can get rid of scars.
An accident can happen in a small corner. Before you know it, you have a wound. With the associated chance of a scar . And that can become abnormal again.
Hypertrophic, Keloid or Normal?
Most scars are a little red and thick at first. Only after a while do they become whiter and flatter. This usually takes about 6 to 9 months. After that, the scar is ‘finished’: it hardly changes anymore. At least, if it is a normal scar. With some scars, the symptoms of redness and thickness actually get worse over time. These are abnormal scars.
For example, there are hypertrophic scars . These become thicker and redder and cause more complaints, such as itching, pain and a pulling sensation.
In addition, there are keloid scars . These grow larger than the original wound and are (bright) red or purple. In addition, they cause more complaints and are known to continue to proliferate if nothing is done about it.
Some people are more likely to develop an abnormal scar, for example due to:
• Hereditary predisposition
• Young age
• Dark skin color
Even if a wound has not closed after 2 weeks or is on the breastbone or a joint, the chance of an abnormal scar is greater.
How To Get Rid Of Scars
Now that you know how a (deviant) scar is formed, you probably also want to know how to prevent this. A few tips:
- Pay attention to hygiene when dealing with a wound
Where there is a wound, the skin is vulnerable. Bacteria and dirt can easily penetrate. So ensure good hygiene. Disinfect the wound and keep it clean. - Start caring
as soon as possible As soon as possible in this case is immediately after the wound has closed or stitches have been removed. From that moment on, you should take good care of your scar. - Choose the right care
The wound is closed, but what is good care? Silicone therapy is a treatment with proven effect . Therapy sounds like a heavy word. What we actually mean is the use of silicone bandages (or silicone plasters) and silicone gel . These ensure that moisture remains in your skin, while bacteria are kept out. This makes the skin more beautiful, supple and smoother. In addition, you counteract complaints such as itching, pain and redness. Discover here which treatment suits your scar.
