In every injury, the body’s healing mechanism is activated to restore the tissue, structurally and functionally, to its original state. In some cases, This healing mechanism is disrupted, resulting in either hyperplasia of the skin at the site of injury or incomplete healing. In either case, an aesthetic problem is created.
Symptoms
Atrophic scars form a slight depression locally in the skin due to damage to collagen, fat or other tissues under the skin and are caused by acne, chickenpox, surgery and injuries.
Keloids and hypertrophic scars cause swelling of the skin and form when the body produces excess collagen during the wound healing process.
Hypertrophic scars are usually thick, appear shortly after the injury, and typically improve over time.
Keloids are scars that extend beyond the boundaries of the original wound and are larger in size than hypertrophic scars. They most commonly appear on the back, chest, and neck, as well as the chin and earlobes.
Keloids are raised, red, and very often cause itching and pain. Finally, keloids do not regress and do not become milder over time.
Therapy
At LP CLINIC, after a complete clinical examination and a brief medical history, the Dermatologist will discuss with you the most suitable treatment for your case.
The treatment of scars and keloids is a long-term and demanding process. Regular follow-up sessions are often required to achieve the desired result.
The treatment is mainly performed with injectable therapies (steroids) and cryotherapy.
Additionally, after treatment, it is essential in all cases to apply special regenerative creams as well as sunscreen to prevent the formation of discoloration.
Common Questions
After keloid removal, can this happen again?
After keloid removal, it can be re-created because your body has this tendency. Therefore, we pay attention to injuries, we do not tattoo and we avoid any skin excision if it is not necessary. For treatment, we recommend Triamcinolone and Cryotherapy with a special needle.
How are acne scars treated?
Acne scars are quite difficult to treat. Laser and chemical peels are recommended. However, the best treatment remains prevention, so acne must be treated early so that it does not create permanent damage and scars.
