How to effectively treat keloid scars

Keloids are mainly caused by some scars and wounds that appeared in the early stage and were not properly cared for. Currently, the most effective way to remove scars and keloids is laser therapy, but there are also some ointments for removing keloids.

1. Currently, the most common method of scar removal is laser technology. However, it should be noted that there are also people who are not suitable for using laser technology, such as people with scar-prone constitution. In addition, it should also be noted that laser technology is not necessarily the most reasonable removal method.

2. Pay attention to preventing scars after the stitches are removed. Generally, some scabs will be left after the operation. We should pay enough attention to these scabs and deal with them promptly and properly under the guidance of a doctor to minimize the formation of secondary scars.

3. After the scab falls off after the operation, you should take anti-scar drugs in time. When choosing drugs, you must choose products produced by regular manufacturers. Don't be fooled by some advertising products with exaggerated effects. Topical ointments for scar treatment can have the general effects of reducing inflammation, fading redness, moisturizing, softening, and lightening the color of scars. They cannot truly remove scars and are ineffective for old scars.

4. Silicone gel is an effective drug for treating scars. It is commonly used for scars after surgical operations. It helps the scars soften and flatten after healing, reduces pigmentation, and has a beautiful effect. Apply the patch 24 hours a day, rinse it with clean water and detergent, and use it repeatedly after drying in the shade. However, it is only for newly healed wounds, and continuous use for more than half a year is encouraged. Literature reports that the efficacy can be as high as 60%-80%. The general method of use is as follows: The silicone membrane can soften the cuticle and reduce the evaporation of water, thereby reducing the demand for capillary blood vessels during scar formation and inhibiting the regeneration of capillary blood vessels, which also reduces the deposition of collagen. At the same time, the slowly released silicone gel oil produces a biological effect to soften scars.

5. The principle of scar removal by grinding is to smooth the uneven epidermis of the scar, allowing the wound to heal again and grow new epidermis again, which can lighten the color of the scar and optimize the appearance. Scar removal surgery can be divided into deep and shallow scars. Shallow scar removal has a fast recovery time and few side effects, but requires multiple treatments to be effective. Deep scar grinding is suitable for improving deeper scars. It uses a high-speed rotating metal brush or diamond grinder to grind the scars flat. However, it takes a long time for the wound to recover, and the scars may become red and pigmented for several months, so you must be mentally prepared before the procedure. At the same time, grinding method has certain risks and requires highly skilled doctors to control the grinding force and effect.