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What are scars?

Scarring is part of the healing process. Scars are what form on the skin when it repairs itself. They appear following a break in the skin tissue, such as an injury, surgery, a burn, a poorly extracted pimple, etc.

Except for very small lesions, every injury causes a scar. The tissue that forms to repair the skin is not the same as the tissue that it replaces and surrounds it. This tissue is usually “less functional”, meaning that it is more sensitive to certain factors, such as the sun, that it is stiffer and that sweat glands and hair no longer develop under the scar.

Moreover, as the scar tissue is different from the skin, it is also visible, which is completely normal, but can bother some people.

What are the types of scars?

The flat or white ones are the most common, everyone has them or has had them. Although initially they may have a red and/or raised appearance, the scar generally fades over time until, in some cases, it becomes almost invisible. Even if this is not the case, this brand generally remains discreet.

Atrophic scars are those that are dug into the skin. This type of scar has a little difficulty fading over time and often remains reddish. They are common following cases of severe acne and chickenpox. Often we ourselves are the cause! When we scratch pimples or tear off scabs we interrupt the healing process which leaves a mark.

Those in keloids have a reddish relief which extends irregularly around the original wound, they are said to have a “cauliflower” shape. These scars appear during extension caused by the outgrowth of a deeper layer of the skin during healing. This type is seen more often in children and on dark skin, so pregnant women have a risk of this scar getting worse during pregnancy.

Stretched scars are long and slightly indented. They occur when the elasticity of the skin reaches its limit during stretching. Stretch marks are the most well-known scars of this type.

How can scars be prevented?

Of course we have to pay attention to ourselves and take care of ourselves to avoid injury, to alleviate difficult skin conditions, to control our weight, etc., but when it comes to scars this is not always the solution.

Most of the time we cannot really prevent scars, because they generally occur following a cause beyond our control, such as a cut, a burn, severe acne, a too rapid growth spurt, etc., or following necessary or desired treatment, such as surgery or piercing.

On the other hand, when a break in the skin occurs, we can take care of it to minimize the scar and increase the chances that it will eventually go away.

Do you have scars?

The Idyllium Clinic offers different treatments for scars. Book a free consultation with our specialists to find you an effective treatment plan tailored to your skin.

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