Ice pick scars are a type of acne scar that usually form due to acne leading to a papule. They are deep and cannot be treated with some common methods for acne scars. Laser treatment and punch excision treatment are two methods that can be used to reduce the effects of ice pick scars. Ice […]
Hypertrophic scars, raised areas of tissue with excess collagen, can form when wounds heal with collagen fibers forming in various directions. They are more likely to form in areas where the skin is tight or has more muscle tissue. Keeping wounds clean and protected is the best way to reduce the risk of hypertrophic scarring. […]
Scars form when the dermis is injured, and the body produces collagen fibers to repair it. Scars can be raised, indented, or stretched, and are less resistant to UV radiation and unable to regrow hair follicles or sweat glands. Treatments can improve the appearance of scars, but complete removal is not possible. Scars are formed […]
Keloid scars grow beyond the boundaries of the original wound and can appear anywhere on the body. They can be difficult to treat and prevent, but compression, laser surgery, cryotherapy, and radiation can help. Proper wound care can reduce the risk of keloid scarring. Keloid scars, also known as keloids, are scars that grow out […]
Cold sores caused by the herpes virus can leave scars, but they can be removed with vitamin E oil, bleaching creams, or commercial skin products. Surgery is an expensive option, but scars may fade on their own over time. Medical professionals advise patience. Cold sores are the result of a currently incurable herpes virus. Cold […]
