Scar treatment methods
If a scar has been found Will start from the following treatment
- Is a conservative or conservative approach. Most of the time, over 95% can be treated without surgery. The first recommended method is Using silicone sheets to close This silicone sheet is a clear gel sheet made from silicone. We can close the wound. After the wound has healed for about 7 days, closing the wound is recommended to be closed for 24 hours for approximately 3 months, which will benefit the skin under the silicone sheet is more moist. Can reduce inflammation
- Because sometimes we find that closing with silicone may not be convenient The use of sticky tape or microporous tape can also be substituted. This sticky tape can be used to close directly to the wound. And will make the skin under the tape more moisturized Causing less inflammation
- Injections with steroids Can reduce the inflammation of scars or keloids The recommended dose is Triamcinolone acetonide, which is a topical injection Can reduce inflammation The method of treatment is injected directly into the scar. But may cause moderate pain during injection It is advisable to inject this scar during the period of not more than 1 year after the injury. In most cases, the appointment is injected approximately once a month. The frequency of injections depends on how the drug responds.
- Is surgery. There are many methods of surgery, depending on the form of the scar If it is the case that the scar is too bulging or keloids We may use the cut method. Or whether some size has been reduced This method may be used in conjunction with other methods of treatment, such as injection or closure with silicone sheets. There are many surgical procedures. May be used to cut directly and sew in a straight line. Or may be cut into a zigzag shape In order to allow the newly formed scar to resemble wrinkles on the skin.
Another surgery is to reduce the size of the scar. In this method, we will use the method to cut some scars. Which will not be completely eliminated After that, patients will be appointed to follow up with treatment results. If the scar is smaller, it may be stripped and cut again. This is called serial excision. Another surgical procedure is using a dermabrasion or dermabrasion. This dermabrasion is used if there are scars that are bumpy, uneven, or dimpled. This scar is most often caused by inflamed acne or stylized diseases. Using a spinning head or using a laser to shoot at this rough area In order to make the skin more smooth But caution is that there may be dark skin or hyperpigmentation That area
The treatment of scars depends on the type of scar that is convex. If the scar is too high or keloids Must consider appropriate treatment Otherwise the scar might be bigger than the original size. In general, scarring can often be prevented. Therefore, if we know how to take care after receiving new scars Will be able to prevent the scar from becoming too bulging or keloids in the future.
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