1. The skin has an ability to shed old cells and create new
ones which helps in the healing process when its tissues
are damaged. However, scars can be caused by this very
process. While the scar may be the inevitable end to the
healing process, the results can vary depending on the
individual. Let's find out more about the scar healing
process, how it happens, and what we can possibly do to
minimize the outcome of apparent scars.
3. Healing is a very complex process that the body puts in
place to restore it to its formerly normal function. After an
injury, the healing takes place by a number of reactions
that happen. The healing process starts when a number of
cells surface themselves at the site of the wound. This is
the body's response in order to protect itself from further
damage. Unluckily, this process often leaves scars as a
result. A scar is an area of fibrous tissue, known as
collagen, that covers where the skin tissues has been
damaged. Collagen is a protein fiber that is found in the
dermis, the second layer of the skin. Only the outer layer
of the skin, the epidermis, is able to regenerate its skin
cells. Therefore, each wound done deeper than the
epidermis will result in scarring.
5. The deeper and more severe the wound, the more
unsightly the scar will be. The scars usually end up flat and
pale in color. The red color that appears with new scars is
just a temporary discoloration. The red color of scars can
fade as fast as a few days, but may take up to a few
months. In order to speed up scar healing stages, it is
possible to use scar healing products that help in scar
reduction.
7. Natural scar healing can be easier with the use of natural
products. Vitamin E and C used in scare care are able to
help speed up the healing process in order to minimize the
formation and appearance of scars. Aloe vera extract in a
scar healing cream serves as a natural bleach that helps to
minimize the appearance of scars. Home scar treatment is
effective in the scar healing process, however, for more
severe cases surgical procedures may be necessary.
8. Scar removal can also be performed by surgical scar
healing. More sever scars and healing processes, such as
burn scar healing and hypertrophic scars can be treated
with skin grafts and dermabrasion, yet these procedures
are aggressive. Procedures such as these could be avoided
with smart use of effective