Can hypertrophic scars really be removed with scar creams?

Mondo Health Updated on 2024-02-06

Hypertrophic scarsIt is an abnormal tissue that forms during the healing process after being injured. There are many scar creams on the market that claim to remove hypertrophic scars, but how effective are these products? Today, Luo Yanjiang, a doctor at Shanghai Huashan HospitalThe effect of scar removal cream on hypertrophic scarsand give you the right advice.

When traumatized, the body releases a large amount of growth factors and cytokines to promote wound healing. During the healing process, if certain factors causeHypertrophic scars are formed when cells are overproliferated or arranged out of order

How does scar cream work? The main ingredients of most scar creams include silicone, allantoin, vitamin E, etc., which are thought to be okaySoftens**, promotes cell regeneration and lightens scar color。However, these ingredients have limited effect on the repair of hypertrophic scars. In fact, there is currently no drug or method that can completely remove the hypertrophic scar and restore it to its pre-injury state.

Some scar creams claim to "completely remove scars", and these claims often exaggerate the effectiveness of the product. The formation of hypertrophic scars is a complex biological process that involves the interaction of multiple cells and molecules. Therefore, any product that claims to be able to "magically remove scars" is questionable.

For hypertrophic scars, the most effective method is to use a combination of methods to intervene. This includes use in the early stages of scarringDrugs or physical methods such as compression**, silicone preparations, etcto inhibit scar hyperplasia. For hypertrophic scars that have already formed, it can be passedSurgical excision, laser**, or local injection of medicationand other methods to improve the appearance. The effectiveness of these methods varies from individual to individual and requires the guidance of a physician to make a choice.

Scar creams are not a panacea. While some scar creams can soften and lighten the color of the scar, they do not completely remove hypertrophic scars. Therefore, when choosing scar removal products, we should be rational and not believe the advertisement. At the same time, for severe hypertrophic scars, should:Comprehensive** under the guidance of a professional doctor to improve ** results and quality of life

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