Blog Two
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Hypertrophic scar
Hypertrophic scar Hypertrophic scars are usually raised, red lumps that occur over the injured skin, but the definition the outer edge of the scar does not go beyond the original injury. However, in Clinical practice this definition does not help … Read More
July 1, 2015 -
Best scar treatment
Best scar treatment As soon as the Dermal skin layer is broken due to any injury or infection, e.g. Acne, inflammatory cells move into the area to plug the gap and heal the broken skin If the opposing surfaces are … Read More
July 1, 2015 -
Old Scar Treatment
Old scar treatment is a misleading term. In terms of time from original injury, it has no bearing on its management. What really matters is whether the scar is active or mature. ACTIVE SCAR: This is indicated by redness, pain, … Read More
June 25, 2015 -
Atrophic Scar Treatment
Acne is one of the most common skin conditions, but there is a disregard within the Medical fraternity about accompanying Atrophic acne scars (holes in the skin). Atrophic acne scars are basically contracted mature holes in the skin, well after … Read More
June 25, 2015 -
How to Remove Scars
Before deciding how to remove scars it is important to classify scarring into Active or Mature Scars. ACTIVE SCARS: This is when the scar is red, raised, itchy or painful. Any of these indicate that there is Inflammation or Proliferation … Read More
June 25, 2015 -
Microdermabrasion for Acne Scars
Microdermabrasion is when surface skin cells (Epidermis) are “sanded” down so that, new cells which replace them, are smoother and give a flatter surface to skin. Unfortunately, the problem with Acne scarring is not in the Epidermis. The scarring process … Read More
June 17, 2015