Why do scars often appear red?

After a trauma to the skin, whether it is due to surgery, burns, cuts, or any other form of injury, the body will start to repair itself and form a scar. However, many people will find that the scar is often red in color after it heals. What is the scientific principle behind this phenomenon?

Do red scars appear?

The appearance of red scars is mainly due to the increase in the number of new blood vessels during the scar formation process. These new blood vessels are responsible for providing sufficient oxygen and nutrients to the healing tissue. However, due to the excessive number of new blood vessels and their irregular arrangement, the vascular network on the surface of the scar becomes very obvious, thus appearing red. And the collagen in the scar will also affect the color of the scar. During the scar healing process, excessive proliferation of collagen will cause the scar surface to become uneven, further exacerbating the appearance of red scars.

How to get rid of red scars?

Typically, red scars fade over time. This is because as the scar matures, the amount of new blood vessels decreases and the collagen growth stabilizes. This process can take months or even years, depending on individual differences.

How to speed up the fading of red scars?

Although the fading of red scars is a natural process, there are some things we can do to speed up the process. It is very important to keep the scar area clean and dry. Avoiding excessive sun exposure and using appropriate moisturizers can also help reduce the redness and swelling of scars.

In the medical field, there are also treatments that have been shown to speed up the fading of red scars. For example, laser treatment can reduce the redness of scars by stimulating skin regeneration at the scar site and reducing the number of new blood vessels. In addition, some topical drugs, such as silicone gel, can also promote the maturation and regression of scars.

With the advancement of science and technology and the development of medicine, I believe there will be more methods and technologies to help us better deal with scar problems in the future. At the same time, we must also pay attention to our own health and safety to avoid unnecessary skin damage, thereby reducing the occurrence of scars. For more information on Innomed® Silicone Scar Dressing, refer to the previous articles. If you have customized needs, you are welcome to contact us; we will serve you wholeheartedly.

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Editor: kiki Jia