After the wound has healed, it will leave marks of varying degrees on the skin. Deeper scarring is a serious problem for patients and in many cases scarring reduces our quality of life (QOL ). The healing of the wound and the genetic status of the individual are also decisive factors in the depth of the scars left by the wound. Effective and targeted treatment can also have a positive impact on scarring. This article will introduce to you how to prevent and lighten scars. Let's take a look at it with me.

1. How do scars form?

Scars usually form when the deep skin layers are damaged. If only the superficial layer of the skin is damaged, there is no need to worry about scars. If the deep skin is damaged, the body's defense system will try to close the wound as soon as possible, forming irregular scars, which are divided into three stages:

① Exudative stage: Pathogens penetrating the wound are resisted by the immune defense system; bacteria and any foreign bodies are expelled from the wound with a bleeding.

② Healing phase: After a few days, the healing phase begins with the formation of new skin cells and the closure of the wound.

③ Regeneration stage: The newly formed skin is remodeled and more or less visible scars appear.

Scar formation can last up to two years - this is called scar maturity. During this time, you can positively affect the appearance of the scar. The earlier you start, the better!

2. How to effectively prevent scars? We need to understand the three major factors of scar formation:

①Granulation grows fast, skin grows slowly: If only the epidermis is injured, it can usually recover on its own. But once the dermis is damaged, the granulation tissue needs to be repaired, and granulation grows faster than the skin can heal. It takes 3-6 months for the skin to fully heal and plasticize, during which time the skin is in a state of incomplete healing. When the granulation tissue has been repaired, the skin has not fully healed and plasticized, so the granulation will continue to grow, and it will be higher than the skin, so scar hyperplasia occurs.

Solution: Treat the wound immediately after an injury, whether it is a cut or a scratch. Disinfect and clean the wound first, and then recommend using Longterm Medical hydrocolloid dressing, which can provide a slightly acid-airtight space for the wound that is conducive to wound healing, help the wound to heal quickly, and also prevent the invasion of foreign microorganisms and reduce the chance of wound infection.

②There is tension in the skin: After the wound is formed, the original intact skin around it becomes two parts, each stretched to both sides, which is the effect of skin tension. The younger the skin, the better the elasticity and the greater the tension. Even if the skin seems to have healed on the surface because the skin has not been completely plasticized and the tension exists, if it is not controlled in time, the scar will become larger and larger, and even hyperplasia will occur.

Solution: The skin is tense, and the plasticity time of the epidermis takes 3-6 months. Therefore, during this time period, the granulation is very easy to proliferate. It is recommended to use Longterm Medical Wound Skin Closure, which can help the wound heal with bag sutures. , The principle of action of the tension reducer is the same as that of the suture, but it does not damage the skin, so it is called a "non-invasive" suture. Scar growth.

③ Overgrown granulation tissue: At the same time, the thin epidermis, excessive water distribution, and changes in skin pH value constantly stimulate the growth of subcutaneous fibroblasts and the proliferation of blood vessels. And due to the effect of skin tension, granulation tissue will continue to grow along the weak skin surface, or even higher than the skin surface. This is scar hyperplasia. The hyperplastic granulation is generally connective tissue, so it will be relatively hard, and the color of the early hyperplasia highlighting the skin surface is red. Scars are the inevitable product of wounds, but understanding the principle of scar formation can prevent the formation of scars and lighten them from the source. This requires the correct treatment of wounds, the use of appropriate dressings, and the prevention and treatment of scars as early as possible.

Solution: It is recommended to use Longterm Medical Silicone Scar Dressing. It is a medical-grade silicone material, which reduces the damage to skin keratinocytes through the closed hydration, oxygen tension, the electrostatic effect of the silicone gel, and the physical effect of the silicone gel film. Stimulate, reduce the generation and aggregation of mast cells, promote the rearrangement of collagen, and increase the pressure on the skin surface, thereby effectively preventing scar hyperplasia, softening scars, preventing pigmentation, and achieving the purpose of treating scars. Early and rational use can reduce the rate of scar formation and has a good effect on old scars.

For more information on Longterm Medical Silicone Scar Dressing, refer to the previous articles. If you have customized needs, you are welcome to contact us; we will serve you wholeheartedly.At Longterm Medical, we transform this data by innovating and developing products that make life easier for those who need loving care.

Editor: kiki Jia

Date: October 25, 2022