What are the methods for treating burn scars?

Everyone has scars of different natures, and scars left by burns are difficult for many people to face. However, Selina in SHE's open-minded and cheerful spirit in actively coping with the burns has won the admiration of many people. In fact, many people know that burns below the dermis will inevitably leave scars. So, what are the methods for treating burn scars? Let’s find out together.

The essence of a burn scar is an abnormal and unhealthy tissue that does not have normal skin tissue structure and physiological functions and has lost normal tissue vitality. Burn scars not only damage the appearance, but also may affect the physiological functions of related tissues or organs. For example, burn scars on the mouth affect eating, burn scars on the eyes or outside the eyelids affect vision, and burn scars on the nostrils affect breathing. The formation and extent of burn scars are often directly related to many factors, such as the cause and nature of the injury, the severity of the injury, the presence or absence of infection and foreign matter, and whether the treatment is timely and appropriate. The healing of any wound in the human body depends on the adhesion of plasma and the supply of nutrients, the growth and anastomosis of small blood vessels, the coverage of new epithelium, the closure of the wound, and the subsequent growth of fibrous connective tissue. The small blood vessels gradually become blocked and reduced, and burn scar tissue is formed. It also varies from person to person and has different degrees and forms of expression. Burn scars are a normal and inevitable physiological reaction during the natural healing process of wounds or wounds when the human body is subjected to external injuries, even very minor injuries (such as mosquito bites) in the absence of purulent infection. They are also the inevitable result of the wound healing process. What are the methods for treating burn scars? Wound care. Pigmentation care: Pigmentation will occur half a year after the burn wound heals. It will start as dots and then merge into brown patches. The following measures can be taken to reduce pigmentation: 1. The skin is relatively tender after a burn and extremely sensitive to sunlight. Avoid direct exposure to ultraviolet rays (sunlight) and wear a straw hat or long-sleeved clothes when going out to cover the skin. 2. Massage the pigmented area with your hands twice a day. 3. Take vitamin C orally, 300 mg per day. 4. Apply scar-smoothing ointment 2 to 3 times a day. 5. Apply scar patch to the wound. Care during the scar proliferation period. The purpose of preventing hypertrophic scars after deep burns is to avoid or reduce scar hyperplasia and the resulting contracture deformity, promote scar maturation, and shorten the hyperplastic period. Therefore, it should be started within 3 months after the wound heals, because at this time the scar hyperplasia is mild and there is no contracture, and the treatment effect is better. After the skin is healed, it should be bathed in warm water (water temperature 38℃～39℃) frequently. Use a soft towel with neutral soap to gently wipe the scar to remove dandruff, but be careful not to damage the epidermis. b. Apply scar-smoothing ointment to keep scars moisturized and inhibit scar growth. c. Soak the scarred skin in the Chinese medicine Acanthopanax Cortex Decoction once a day to reduce edema and promote lymphatic and venous return. d. Apply elastic bandage. Be careful to avoid pulling and rubbing the scar to prevent blisters and ulcers. Long-term care for burn scar growth. Burn scar rehabilitation is an important part of modern burn treatment. Timely and correct scar rehabilitation treatment can significantly improve the quality of burn healing and reduce the disability rate. Pay attention to skin cleanliness. When a burn wound is just healing, there is still a small amount of secretion and scab, which makes it easy for bacteria to multiply quickly. In addition, the epidermis is thin and tender, and its structure and function are not perfect, making it easy for infection and ulceration to occur. During this period, you can use a neutral detergent to clean it, and then use anti-scar drugs and other treatments after cleaning. Avoid excessive friction and excessive movement. Due to the imperfect structure and function of the scar epidermis, the epidermis is more susceptible to damage, and some inappropriate treatments may aggravate the damage. When applying anti-scar drugs, you should avoid massaging with excessive force or for too long, as this will cause the epidermis to separate from the fibrous plate layer and form blisters or blood blisters. Excessive movement of the joints will also cause the epidermis to loosen and separate, resulting in blisters.

What are the methods for treating burn scars? In fact, there are many ways to treat burn scars. I believe that no one wants to have burn scars on their body, so treating burn scars becomes very necessary. However, large-area burn scars are difficult to remove. At this time, the editor thinks that burn patients should learn from Selina's spirit in facing burn scars, and still face life optimistically even if the scars cannot be removed.