There are many myths about scars based on a series of beliefs associated with the preventive process and treatments that must be followed to correct, eliminate or minimize the effects they cause on the skin and that cause discomfort, even complex and states of depression on many people around the world, depending on their size and appearance.
The characteristics of scars depend on the impact that the causative factor of their appearance has had, since these may arise as a result of various factors or events in the life of the affected person. Skin cuts, accidents, surgeries, severe acne, scrapes and many other situations can cause these ugly marks on various parts of the body.
It is important to note that the appearance of scars also depends on their tone, which depends on its thickness and the evolution it has had since it appeared until a certain time has passed. The tone is usually pinker, brighter or redder than the rest of the skin, and that in turn depends on the type of skin and the conditions in which it is at the time of the appearance of the scar, which is very variable from one person to another.
In this sense, one of the most common and frequent myths when these types of marks appear is to make sure that, when using a variety of cosmetic, pharmaceutical or natural products, the size will be reduced, which is false since it is more advisable and effective to constantly apply the same product and to make sure it is of quality by consulting a specialist preferably.
Another very frequent myth related to scars is to think that it is possible to eliminate them completely, but unfortunately these are marks that will remain on the skin, and although they can be improved or minimized until they are almost not seen, they will be an integral part of the healing of the affected area, and they appear due to an overproduction of collagen although they present many changes as time passes and they mature; but they are definitely permanent by nature.
A myth that is often repeated constantly and that some people affirm and spread is that healing products should be applied to the affected area before the wound closes to improve the appearance of the mark, which is also false because this improvement will be more visible and effective if these products are applied after the wound has healed. And if you do not believe it, ask a specialist or dermatologist who will guide you in the best possible way.
Therefore, the recovery of scars should always be left to the specialists, who will have the last word and will tell you what should be done to improve wounds and the appearance of scars, and when cosmetic surgery is required to minimize the effects of deep marks caused by complex events on a person’s skin, which will also depend on the level of skin healing.
Another myth that is false is that there is no scar that a good surgeon cannot erase since, although surgeons dedicate themselves with care and great care to the incisions they make; but if they are, for example, on the face, the scars may be very disguised but the quality of work of the good surgeon cannot be measured by the degree of visibility of the scar, but by the complete process of the intervention or cosmetic surgery performed.
It is also false that ingesting vitamin E makes scars disappear since it has been scientifically proven that it can only improve the condition of the skin but not eliminate marks. In this case, the most effective methods are those based on the application of laser, which is very effective in minimizing the effects of scars and softening their appearance.
A myth that is not true is the statement that says that a scar disappears when the scab falls, or that a wound should be exposed to the sun to heal faster. These two myths are as common as false; and this is what Xavier Santos, president of SEHER and dermatology specialist assures, who argues that “the presence of the scab reflects the possibility of developing a bad scar”, since this is dried blood which can lead to infections.
Another of the tips and “false myths” that we have commented above is that the wound will take less time to heal if it is exposed to the sun. This is a totally wrong piece of advice; in fact, exposure to the sun should be avoided as much as possible since ultraviolet rays cause the scar to pigment and this favors the appearance of marks after the wound. Therefore, it is very important to apply high sun protection or cover the scar.
In addition, one must be very careful with tensions, since scars are often subjected to pulls due to the movement of the skin and muscles. In this case, it is advisable to use an adhesive bandage, which will help the wound to heal without any tension.
In any case, if it is seen that the wound is not healing as it should, it is recommended that a specialist check the evolution of the wound. He will best advise us on what treatment to apply so that the wound heals properly.
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