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Burns on skin can be caused by heat, electricity, chemicals, light, radiation or friction. Normally during a burn only the epidermal and dermis layers of the skin are damaged, though some burns may affect the muscle, bone and blood vessels. A scar is the body’s way of healing the burn by replacing the lost normal skin with fibrous tissue. There are many topical remedies available to reduce or remove burn scars.
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Over-the-counter or prescription creams, ointments or gels. These products are used in the treatment of wounds caused by surgical incisions or other injuries or wounds. If you are under the care of a plastic surgeon and the formation of a scar is the result of cosmetic or plastic surgery, ask your doctor for his recommendation, if over-the-counter treatment, it is enough, otherwise he or she brings the best from your case. Often, treatment can be sure antihistamine or corticosteroid creams on the scars, itching and are extremely sensitive.
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Scar removal surgery refers to a group of different procedures which plastic surgeons use with the intention of improve and remove scar tissue after a surgery or any other type of injury in your skin.
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A keloid is a scar consisting mainly of type I and some type III collagen, along with elastin, fibronectin, and proteoglycans. The scar presents as a raised area at the site of a former wound. Keloids are benign tumors that can can expand well beyond the area of the original wound. They are firm and rubbery or shiny in appearance, and range from pink to red to dark brown in color. Keloid scars are often accompanied by sharp pain and itching, and in some cases, they can impair movement, especially if located over a joint.
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Scar cream can be any type of cream or ointment meant to help minimize the look of scars that are already present or designed to help prevent scarring from wounds to the skin. There are a number of products sold for this purpose. Some are specifically for treating larger cuts or surgical wounds, and others are mostly marketed to help make acne scars look less noticeable.
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