How to remove scars from accidental scratches

In our daily life and work, we are bound to have some bumps and scratches. Minor ones may be bruises that heal in two days, while serious ones may leave scars on the skin. Scars are the product of the self-recovery process after human skin is damaged. They will affect the appearance, so people will try to find ways to remove scars. So what are the ways to remove scars that we accidentally scratch? Let's take a look with the editor below:

There are many methods for scar removal, which are generally divided into non-surgical treatment, surgical treatment, and comprehensive treatment in medicine.

The most important factors that determine whether a scar is good or not are the degree of skin damage and the quality of wound treatment technology, while the patient's physical constitution and physical condition also play a part. The general principle is that the faster a wound heals, the fewer scars there are; the slower a wound heals, the more severe the scars are.

A wound that has just healed will appear as a slightly red and swollen scar. This is because there is a lot of fibrous hyperplasia in the scar. As time goes by, the fibers gradually disappear, the scar will become flatter and softer, and the color will gradually fade to white, which is usually called a mature scar. It usually takes about half a year to a year.

If the wound is a more serious injury, or an infection or inflammation occurs, or if it takes a long time to heal, more fibers will be produced, and the scar will become thicker and swollen, becoming very ugly. If hypertrophic scars are treated properly, they will gradually mature over time and will fade to a certain extent. If not handled properly, it can become more serious. Some people have physical problems. Another serious hypertrophic scar will occur - keloid, which will grow outward beyond the original scar and is quite difficult to treat.

Non-surgical treatments include: laser, freezing, pressure, physical, radiation, drugs, traditional Chinese medicine, rehabilitation and other treatment methods. Surgical treatment includes: scar excision, fractionated excision, skin grafting, flaps or other tissue transplantation, grinding, tissue expanders and application of microsurgical techniques, etc.

Comprehensive treatment includes: post-operative adjuvant drugs, radiation or isotope therapy, medical treatment, sports and physical therapy, drugs and physical therapy, etc.

These methods each have their own advantages and disadvantages, and are suitable for different scars. The most commonly used and convenient method is drug treatment. There are many drugs for treating scars. Currently, the most commonly used drugs in clinical practice are used directly on the scars:

① Steroid drugs are mainly used by local injection into scars or prepared into creams, ointments, and then applied or patched. It is suitable for hypertrophic scars and keloids, with obvious effects.

② Silicon preparations. The most commonly used ones are scar-killing agents, silicone creams, and scar inhibitors. They can be applied externally, spread, or sprayed to form a film. They are easy to use, simple, non-toxic, non-irritating, and cause no local discomfort, but they are slow to show effects. Suitable for any scars. In addition, there are Centella asiatica drugs, calcium channel blockers, anti-allergic drugs, anti-tumor drugs, immunosuppressants, traditional Chinese medicine, etc., which are not commonly used in clinical practice.