Getting Rid Of Scars & Uneven Skin Tone
An effective scar treatment can go a long way in getting rid of unsightly skin blemishes. Scars and hyper-pigmented lesions like brown spots and age spots can fade considerably with the right topical therapy. If you’re expecting them to disappear though you better think twice before spending your money…. no treatment is likely to ever get rid of every imperfection completely.
Take the time to check the ingredients in any skin care product before buying. Some ingredients are better than others when it comes to getting rid of scars and hyper-pigmented skin lesions. It’s also good to stay clear of fragrances and preservatives whenever possible to limit the risk of skin irritation and even contact dermatitis.
Almost all surgical incisions leave permanent scars. Even small incisions from “keyhole” (endoscopic) surgery can leave unsightly marks. Precise alignment of the skin edges and lack of tension on the wound optimize scar healing. Unlike surgical incisions, traumatic skin injuries are often “untidy” and have jagged edges. Hyper-pigmentation is a particular problem with this type of uncontrolled scarring. The right scar therapy can speed healing, lighten dark scars and improve the final scar appearance and texture.
Facial scars heal better than scars on any other part of the body. This is because the skin on the face has a much richer blood supply. Despite this improved scar healing, facial scars are typically some of the hardest scars to hide especially if they are dark. Scars on the face are exposed to the sun more which can cause permanent hyper-pigmentation, particularly with scars younger than 2 years old. Daily sun block use is crucial to prevent this.
Skin hyper-pigmentation is often described as “uneven skin tone”, “brown spots”, “liver spots”, or “age spots”. All these conditions are caused by excess melanin production by specialized skin cells called melanocytes. Topical treatments that have been shown to decrease melanin production include stable forms of vitamin C, mulberry extract and licorice extract.
Acne can also lead to dark scars that “mark the spot”. These can be flat or indented. Vitamin C helps normalize collagen formation which can in turn improve indented acne scarring by making it more flush with the surrounding normal skin. Anti-inflammatory ingredients that can limit acne flare-ups include Licorice and Aloe Vera. Contrary to popular belief, vitamin E should not be used as a treatment for scarring (including acne scars) as it does not improve healing or scar appearance. As a side note, vitamin E is a powerful anti-oxidant and helps protect skin from sun damage.
Hypertrophic scars result when the skin heals “too aggressively”. The exaggerated healing response causes a thick, firm, red scar. Unlike keloid scars, hypertrophic scars stay within the boundaries of the skin injury. Keloid scars are more aggressive and grow to take over normal skin around the injury. They are much harder to treat. Topical treatment with silicone (gel or sheeting) can improve hypertrophic scars considerably though typically several weeks of treatment are needed. Keloids are much harder to treat.
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