subject: Scar Tissue Healing - How Is It Done? [print this page] When we cut our skin, or have acne different cells come to the wounded area to begin the healing process. This is how our body naturally protects itself from such wounds. When our body responds like this scar tissue formation, or more simply stated a scar is the result. Most scar tissue in children is remodeled at a higher rate than adults resulting in faster scar removal. Scars are formed to reconnect damaged skin. Most scars begin pink, red or a darker skin color, and once the wound is completely healed the scar gets flatter and changes color to match the natural skin tone. All scars are unique and scar tissue always depends on the individual, the severity of the injury, and any complicating factors.
When a scar is formed we usually cannot wait until it is healed. Scars usually stick around for many years making us want to find a solution to erase them even faster. Scar tissue treatments are all over the place, but the question is which ones work? Home remedies for scar tissue also exist, such as lemon juice, aloe vera, honey, and olive oil. Laser treatment for scar tissue is also a possibility, but it costs a fortune. Most people choose to let scar tissue heal naturally.
The connective tissue that is damaged when a scar occurs is fibrous tissue. The healing process focuses on healing fibrous tissue. This connective tissue is made up of collagen which is a fibrous protein found in ligaments, bones, and cartilage, this tissue shows up in the inflammation process of healing.
Of course we have many options to best promote scar tissue removal, but how we decide depends on the type of scar we have.
Keloid scars are the most painful, and bothersome scars out there.
Unfortunately most keloid scar tissue treatments give false hope. Most remedies available to remove keloid scar tissue give patients a 50% chance that the scar will reoccur. Keloid scar tissue can be removed with surgery, laser treatments, steroid injections, and interferon therapy.
Hypertrophic scar tissue is very similar to a keloid scar but it fades with time and is more common. Hypertrophic scars are rarely painful, but they do tend to itch, and luckily they do not spread to surrounding tissue like keloid scars. The majority of the scar tissue treatments for these types of scars are painful.
Not only can scars be physically painful, but sometimes emotionally. All the more reason to find a fast remedy so we can forget the emotional baggage some scars carry.
Are there any more remedies available that will actually work?
