Scars tend to fade over time, but if we want to speed up the process we can apply certain natural remedies, such as aloe vera or rosehip, to help repair the skin daily.
A scar is a mark of the skin, which remains after suffering a burn, abrasion, cut… among other dermatological problems. Many people have any anywhere on the body, and seek remedies to lessen scars.
These marks indicate that the skin was repaired and the body healed correctly. Its function is to emerge as new tissue when the skin suffers an injury, and act as a patch that covers it.
However, many of these brands are not aesthetically pleasing. Well, they create complexes in people, even more so when the scar is in more noticeable places on the body.
Fortunately, there are multiple investigations that support the remedies and techniques with which we can treat them, depending on the type of brand it is.
What you should know about scars…
Scars can be anywhere on the body. These depend on the person’s age, how deep the wound was, how long it took to heal, and skin type. The latter will determine how the body will heal.
There are different types of scars:
- Keloids: they are the result of high production of collagen. Its appearance is reddish and thick.
- Atrophic: they are marks that were produced by a poor level of collagen. They are round like those of chickenpox.
- Hypertrophic: they are like keloids, but they are characterized by being smaller and bulky.
- Contractured: they present the union of the edges of the skin, leaving it with a taut appearance.
Treatments to reduce scars
For this, there are different treatments to erase or reduce body scars. Many of these treatments can range from applying home remedies, to visiting a beautician or operating room.
The most common treatments are creams, pastes, or gels. These over-the-counter products can be recommended by dermatologists, cosmetic doctors or plastic surgeons, previously evaluating the brand to attenuate.
In the event that the scar has been generated by a deep wound, there is the option of a surgery that will consist of skin grafts. This will almost make the brand disappear.
On the other hand, there are treatments such as peeling (application of different substances on the skin in order to exfoliate the outermost layers), up to exfoliation of the skin and dermabrasion.
Injections are also a good option, especially for keloid or hypertrophic scars. These brands are injected with collagen or steroids to help repair the skin.
Home remedies are never lacking when it comes to reducing skin scars. Among these remedies, the use of honey with sugar stands out, although aloe vera and rosehip oil, among others, are also known.
Thanks to its high content of antioxidant compounds, vitamin E, water and other elements, the topical application of honey with sugar favors the reduction of these marks on the skin. There are interesting studies in this regard, but even so, there is still much to investigate.
In fact, it is not known whether it could cause allergic reactions in certain types of skin, nor has it been compared with similar natural substances.
If you dedicate applying it, check with your GP or dermatologist first.
Remember…
It is important to go to the doctor to check the scars. In this way, we can be well informed about the skin we have and the best products, treatments or techniques to apply in terms of reducing scars or even erasing them.
There are several options, as already mentioned, to treat scars depending on the type we have. It is never too late to mention that the skin is the largest organ of our body. Therefore, extreme care must be taken when applying any product or treatment.
Health is what counts!
Remember that many scars fade over time until they are difficult to see. If you have a scar you don’t like, don’t be discouraged! There are many treatment options that could help you. And if they show, it does not matter, many scars can become your personal seal.