The What-to-Know About Keloid Scars and How to Treat Them
Everybody knows how scars are formed, but did you know that there were several different classifications of them? Have you ever suffered from the kind of scar called a keloid? If so, you know how bad they can be cosmetically. This kind of scar has proven to be one of the more severe types of scars that one can suffer. Let's begin by looking at some Q&A's, investigate what is it that makes this scar unique, and see some possible treatment and removal possiblities.
What is the Definition of a Keloid?
How a keloid scar is different from other types of scars is that it grows beyond the original site of the wound. This scar raises above the skin with an irregular shape, enlarging progressively as it grows. Their color and texture result in a smooth and shiny pink or purple and they are mainly dome shaped. Unfortunately keloid scars do not subside over time, and this is why many people opt to rid themselves of this unsightly scar.
What Causes the Formation of a Keloid?
Without having the exact definition as to what causes keloid scars, it is believed it involves the body's cellular signals that control skin growth. The biological term of a keloid scar is a fibrotic tumor. Its main properties are atypical fibroblasts that are known to excessively overproduce collagen in addition to elastin and proteoglycans. The studies that have been conducted to prove exactly what causes this atypical fibroblast growth and why it produces to an excessive amount these properties have so far proven fruitless.
Is It Possible to Prevent Keloids?
There is no easy answer to this question, and the best way to prevent them is to not contract them in the first place. One should be aware however that individuals with high pigmentation or whose family lineage includes members who've contracted the scar are more prone to their development. A person finding themselves with one or more of these traits would do best to try to avoid elective cosmetic surgeries and ear piercings as all incisions are a possible starting point to the formation of keloids.
The Keloid Scar Removal Options Are What?
The effort at keloid scar treatment involves the following techniques:
- The Injections of Cortisone: The cortisone injections are administered one time monthly until the patient ends up with their desired outcome for the keloid scar. The shots are beneficial for the flattening of the scar, but could possibly make it more red by its triggering of blood vessel formations.
- The Surgery Option: Although this is a great way to remove the scar completely, the sad truth is that the wound caused by the surgery has a high chance of the scar's recurrence.
- Laser therapy: A pulse-dye laser treatment is good for reducing the redness of the scar while also flattening it out to a respectable degree. There are some downsides to this treatment plan that need to be considered beforehand. The cost will run into the thousands of dollars which is exorbitant for many people. The treatment requires several different sessions, and many health plans will not pay for them.
- Cryotherapy's Possibility: This treatment option utilizes liquid nitrogen to remove completely the keloid scar by freezing it. When frozen the doctor can successfully remove it. The unfortunate side effect to cryotherapy is that afterwards what remains is a dark section on your skin where the keloid scar was located.
What About Naturally Treating Keloid Scars?
Keloid scars applied with all-natural treatments are benefitted by components that regenerate skin cells. There is one ingredient that should be any skin product you buy to treat keloid scars. The ingredient Helix Aspersa Muller has the ability for regulation of the natural processes of the healing of skin and the formation of scars. Skin is left fresh and attractive after this ingredient combined with other all natural components within a skin cream effectively change cell communications to restore healthy skin structures.
BIOSKINREPAIR is an all natural cream that employs Helix Aspersa Muller in conjunction with several other organic ingredients that has shown to be effective for preventing, diminishing, and ultimately removing all types of scars. This product can control cell communication, dissolve dysfunctional cells and abnormal tissue, while also restoring healthy cells and skin structures. An extra benefit on top of it all is how BIOSKINREPAIR is also an effective moisturizer. This allows for the cream to mitigate the effects of itching, pain and discomfort that accompanies the healing process of any keloid scar.
Published August 30th, 2010
Filed in Skin Care