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Overview - Scars Shape Lives

If you, or someone you know, has a scar you’re probably only too aware how distressing and disfiguring they can be, and just how seriously they can undermine self-confidence. Any scar, regardless of its size or location, can be perceived as a personal problem. Some may learn to accept their scar, but many never forget it. It is widely accepted by psychologists that proactively treating to reduce the visibility of a scar can actually help boost self-esteem.

Most people are unaware that there are treatments available to improve the appearance of scars, both old and new. New Dermatix, an innovative scar management gel, has been developed as a solution to today’s scar management needs. Now you can reduce the noticeability of your scar and restore your confidence and self-esteem.

PROBLEMS WITH SCARS

Scars may take up to 18 months to flatten and fade after injury but problem scars may have the following effects:

Grow bigger

Remain red/dark and raised without fading

Cause discomfort, itching or pain

Restrict the movement of a joint

Cause distress because of appearence

What is a scar?

Scar formation is a natural part of the healing process and occurs when the skin repairs wounds caused by accident, surgery or disease. The more the skin is damaged, the longer it takes to heal and the greater the chance of a noticeable scar. The way a scar forms is affected by age, location and certain genetic factors. Younger skin is more susceptible to over-development when healng, resulting in larger, thicker scars. Initially, a scar can appear red and thick, and then may gradually fade over time. Dermatix has been shown to soften, flatten and reduce discoloration. Dermatix can be used as soon as the wound has healed to decrease the visibility of a scar.

SCARS ARE NATURAL

Types of scars

After a wound has healed, various types of scars can form. Dermatix has been especially formulated to help manage these scars, remodelling them to a more natural looking state.

WHAT INFLUENCES SCAR FORMATION

Age

Skin healing is slower in older people while younger skin tends to "overheal", forming larger, thicker scars

Generic factors - skin type

People of African and Asian descent, with highly pigmented skin, are especially prone to abnormal scars, such as Keloids

Scar location

Scars over or near muscles that are particularly active, such as the back, legs, shoulders and joints, often spread or become more visible than scars formed on less active areas

Wound infection or complications

Wound infection increases the likelihood of abnormal scarring

Hypertrophic scars

These scars are more common in the young, following burns and in people with darker skin. These scars are usually red, thick and elevated and can be itchy or painful, but their growth is confined within the boundaries of the original wound. Hypertrophic scars usually start to develop within weeks after the injury and may improve naturally, although this process can take up to a year or more.

Keloid scars

Keloids may occur at any age, but tend to develop more readily in younger individuals and in darker-skinned people. These are thick, rounded, irregular clusters of scar tissue that extend beyond the original wound. They often appear red or darker in colour compared with the surrounding skin. Keloids may not develop for many months after injury, and may also worsen during pregnancy.

Atrophic scars

These scars are generally small, round depressions that lie below the surface of the surrounding skin. They are formed when the healing process is disrupted and insufficient new connective fibres are formed following acne or chickenpox

from http://www.pcds.org.uk/Information%20Resource/Scarmanagement.asp