Scar appearance can improve over time and with care. New scars respond better than old. Hypertrophic and keloid scars may need medical treatment.
Scar appearance can improve over time and with care. New scars respond better than old. Hypertrophic and keloid scars may need medical treatment.
Discolored, raised, or indented tissue, sometimes itching or sensitivity, gradual maturation over 1-2 years.
Painful, rapidly growing, or severely disfiguring scars benefit from dermatology. Keloids often need steroid injections.
Sun protection (essential to prevent darkening), silicone sheets or gels have research, massage once healed, moisturize regularly, patience.
Vitamin E oil (mixed evidence but traditional). Rosehip seed oil. Gotu Kola (centella) has research. Calendula oil. Tamanu oil. Frankincense oil. Bromelain internally. Silicone products more effective than most herbs.
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