Whether it is surgery, trauma or burns, scars are a natural product of the skin healing process. Fortunately, modern medicine has provided us with an effective solution - scar patches. As a convenient treatment tool, the efficacy of scar patches has attracted more and more attention.
1. Promote the smoothness and softness of scars
One of the main effects of scar patches is to help scars become smoother and softer. Especially when hypertrophic scars or keloids (i.e. over-healed scars) are formed, scar patches can soften hardened scar tissue through continuous pressure and moist environment.
2. Reduce the size and thickness of scars
Silicone gel is one of the main ingredients of scar patches. This material has excellent isolation effect. When scar patches are covered on scars, they can provide a stable moist environment for the scar area.
3. Improve the color of scars
For many people, the red or dark color of scars is the part they care about most. Scar patches can promote blood circulation in the wound area by helping scars heal, thereby reducing color changes. Continuous use of scar patches can effectively make the color of scars closer to the skin color of the surrounding healthy skin, making scars more difficult to detect.
4. Relieve itching and discomfort
During the healing process of scars, itching and discomfort often bother many people. Especially during the stretching or healing process of the skin, the scar area will feel tight and itchy. Scar patches can effectively relieve this itching and discomfort through their soothing effect.
5. Prevent UV damage
Ultraviolet rays are an important factor in the healing process of scars. The ultraviolet rays in the sun will aggravate the pigmentation of scars and make scars more obvious. Many scar patches are designed with this in mind, which can effectively block ultraviolet rays and protect the scar area from sun damage.
6. Provide lasting treatment effects
Since scar patches are a long-term treatment process, continued wearing can gradually improve the appearance of scars within a few weeks or months.
How to maximize the effect of scar patches?
In order to obtain the best treatment effect, it is very important to use scar patches correctly. Here are some usage tips:
Keep it clean: Before using the scar patch, make sure the scar area is clean and dry to avoid dirt and grease that affect the efficacy.
Change regularly: Most scar patches need to be changed once a day, make sure to use a new patch and continue the treatment.
Be patient: The therapeutic effect of scar patches usually takes a certain amount of time, and continuous use is the key to improving scars.