Scar Reducing Products
Scars on the skin are usually caused from acne, deep scratches, burns, surgery or stretch marks. For some people, scars are more obvious and appear as a raised discoloration. There are treatments to reduce the appearance of scars; however, results often vary from person to person. Does this Spark an idea?
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Compression Garments
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Compression garments reduce a visible scar from forming by taking the pressure off an incision.
Hydrogen/Silicone Scar Sheets
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Hydrogen/silicone scar sheets are effective in fading all types of scaring. They are reusable sheets that are applied directly to the scar.
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Scar Reduction Creams
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Precaution should be taken in using scar reduction creams as some products are very effective while others provide little benefit. A wide variety of products are available from online sources, skin care centers and your physician. Products are not limited to creams but include ointments, salves, poultices, lotions and gels.
Scar Pigment
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Makeup is a temporary method used to mask a scar's appearance. As a more extreme, permanent technique, tattooing is used to match the damaged skin with normal skin tones.
Other Methods
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Collagen treatments, laser surgery and dermabrasion are effective treatments; however, they require the services of a qualified physician. Massage can also reduce a scar's appearance, and petroleum jelly helps protect wounds and guards against the formation of scars.
Precautions
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Proactive measures can be taken to help reduce potential scaring from surgery wounds. Prior to surgery, avoid smoking and alcohol for 2-4 weeks.
Protecting scars from the sun is also advised. Once an incision or wound has closed, sunscreen should be applied because sun exposure causes hyper pigmentation, which causes scars to darken.
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