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How to prevent Hypertrophic scar.Hypertrophic scar?
When scar tissue forms, at first is often red and somewhat prominent. Over several months, a scar usually becomes flat and pale. If there is a lot of tension on a healing wound, the healing area is rather thicker than usual. This is known as a hypertrophic scar. With time, the lesions will flatten, but the process may take years. Topical silicone gel sheeting is used to reduce the volume and increase the elasticity of scars. Used originally in burn centers for burn scars, this technology offers non-invasive therapy with low side effects. Silicone maintain a high level of hydration in the stratum corneum of skin reducing the production of collagen. Silicone is the clinical gold standard for scar prevention having demonstrated clinical efficacy and is recommended by the “International Advisory Panel on Scar Management” as the first line therapy prevention of abnormal scars in the form of hypertrophic scars and keloids.It should be used for 12 - 24 hours per day up to 12 weeks. Examples of brands of silicone gel sheeting available over-the-counter: Return from "Hypertrophic scar" to "Acne scar removal"
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