Scars are marks formed during the natural healing process after skin injury. But sometimes these scars appear white, which is also a normal reaction of the healing process. Let's take a look at it together.

Why do scars turn white?

White scars are medically called depigmentation. After the dermis of the skin is damaged, there are a large number of melanocytes in the dermis.

When there is abnormal secretion, the secretion of local pigment cells is reduced or missing, and the color of the damaged area will become lighter or even white. Therefore, this type of scar is also called a "depigmented scar". White scars are scars left after the wound heals due to various injuries to the skin. The reason why scars appear white is that the secretion of local pigment cells is reduced or missing, making the color of the lesion lighter.

whitening scars?

Especially when the scar turns white and is accompanied by pain and itching, it is mostly caused by skin infection. During the scar formation process, the local skin has poor resistance and is easily infected under the influence of friction, long-term immersion, and other factors, resulting in local skin swelling and whitening. After the scar is completely healed, it usually enters the mature regression stage, at which time the scar gradually fades and may turn white. This is a normal physiological phenomenon and does not require special treatment.

How to treat white scars?

(1) Laser treatment

Laser stimulates the proliferation and synthesis of melanocytes, promoting the regeneration and distribution of pigments. At the same time, laser treatment can also promote the healing of local skin and improve the appearance of scars.

(2) Chemical peel:

Chemical substances such as fruit acid and salicylic acid are used to exfoliate the surface layer of the skin to promote metabolism and pigment regeneration.

(3) Microneedle treatment:

Stimulating micro-wounds on the skin surface promotes collagen production and skin repair.

(4) Surgical treatment

Early white scars can also be treated with laser, dermabrasion, and other treatments. At this time, the white scars are not mature scars and the removal effect is better.

Tips:

If scars occur, you should try to reduce sun exposure as much as possible, as sun exposure may cause pigmentation. Patients should also avoid eating spicy foods, as eating spicy foods may cause wounds to heal more slowly.

You can eat more fresh fruits and vegetables, drink more warm water, and keep the wound surface clean.

Note: Do not scratch the wound with your hands to avoid secondary damage inflammation and infection.

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