We recommend a zinc and/or titanium based sunscreen for the best protection of the scar.
Why is it important to use sunscreen on scars? A scar is new and more fragile than the surrounding skin. If you do not use sunscreen, the scar line will react differently to the sun than the surrounding skin. If you don't use sunscreen, the scar tissue will become darker than surrounding skin.
Using sunscreen can help limit the contrast between unscarred skin and a scar. Some medicated creams, such as those containing azelaic acid or hydroxyl acids, might help too. Soft tissue fillers. Injecting collagen, fat or other substances under the skin can plump the skin over indented scars.
That is why it is important to take precautions and be diligent with care while healing. The sun is one of the leading causes of scars not healing as fast. Sunburn develops exponentially faster on scar tissue. That is why it is important to either wear sunscreen on the area, or protect it with a UPF50+ covering.
Applying Sunscreen: Apply a broad-spectrum sunscreen with SPF 30 or higher that is suitable for sensitive skin; reapply every two hours or after swimming or sweating. Seeking Shade: Seek shade or wear protective clothing like hats, long sleeves, and sunglasses to shield your scars from direct sunlight.
Sun protection after a burn injury is important. Your new skin is much more likely to be damaged from the sun when compared to your uninjured skin. You must protect burn scars from the sun for at least a year, and possibly longer.
If you want a higher SPF, every Mederma® Scar product can be combined with an SPF lotion or cream.
Cocoa butter cream and Vaseline are most often used to help reduce the appearance of scars. Applying the ointment daily will help heal scars but will not make them invisible. Another tip for caring for your scars includes surgery. Surgery will not eliminate the scar but can change its shape or make it less noticeable.
Coconut oil is another natural oil that's shown to help encourage skin tissue to heal, which may mean it's less likely to scar. Just massage the oil into your skin for around five minutes, three or four times a day. Coconut oil isn't advised for people with naturally oily skin.
Sunscreen does not remove existing scars, but regular use of sunscreen on newly formed scar tissue has been proven to prevent the darkening of scar tissue. Making scars less visible and protecting weak skin from UV damage.
Steroid Injections
Dermatologists may inject a corticosteroid solution directly into a hypertrophic scar or keloid, which may help reduce its size. Steroids break the bonds between collagen fibers, which reduces the amount of scar tissue beneath the skin.
If the scar isn't discolored, you also won't need any additional or special products; Adivi says that a thin coat of foundation and concealer, applied lightly and blended well, is the best way to hide these kinds of scars.
For best results, start using Mederma® Advanced Scar Gel as soon as your wound has closed and continue using daily for at least 8 weeks on new scars and 3-6 months on existing scars. Make sure the scab has come off naturally. Don't use Mederma on stitches – wait until any stitches have been removed.
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Vaseline creates a protective film on the skin, which prevents sunscreen from being able to form a film on the skin. It also helps break down the chemical compounds in sunscreen, making it less effective. Thus, there is no need to mix Vaseline with sunscreen.
Unlike normal skin, scars are more affected by ultraviolet rays and are much more prone to hyperpigmentation (or hypopigmentation). Mederma® Scar Cream Plus SPF 30 is clinically shown to protect from sun damage and visibly reduce the appearance of scars.
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Many lay people use vitamin E on a regular basis to improve the outcome of scars and several physicians recommend topical vitamin E after skin surgery or resurfacing.
Use Vaseline® Jelly for Scars
By sealing in moisture it also helps to reduce dryness of scarred skin, once your skin has healed. This may help to improve the appearance of scars, making the skin look smoother and softer, as well as help to reduce itchiness caused by dryness.
Here is a rundown of what works and what is a placebo. Mederma: Although it is often recommended by physicians, this scar gel, which contains an onion extract, has no solid scientific evidence to support its use. Vitamin E: Although it is commonly used in anti-scarring products, clinical studies are disappointing.