Everyone has a scar somewhere. When the skin recovers well, a scar becomes almost invisible, but that is not always the case.
A scar can also severely limit your daily life. If a scar is not cared for, it can remain sensitive and remain. Good care will go a long way.
What is a scar?
A scar occurs when a wound heals and the skin recovers. If a lot of skin is damaged and the wound is deeper, for example due to an operation or an accident, the chance of a scar is greater. Scars are formed by scar tissue that largely consists of collagen (connective tissue). That is why a scar does not contain sebaceous and sweat glands and also no pigment and it is often red or brown (in the case of tanned skin). It gets lighter with time.
Does a scar ever go away?
We usually feel that we should leave scars alone so that the skin can recover. But that's not always the case. A scar is a piece of fragile skin that needs to be cared for properly. A scar never completely disappears, but good care can help reduce its visibility. A scar can be dry and feel stiff and tight. That is annoying, but often you can reduce it. By hydrating the skin with a cream you support its natural recovery.
How do you ensure a good recovery?
If the wound is closed and the skin heals, it takes about 6 to 18 months for the scar to form definitively. In the meantime, apply a nourishing scar cream daily. Especially in the initial phase of skin recovery, it is important to massage the scar lightly.
Scar Cream from VSM Derma Calendulan is excellent to use for the care and softening of a scar. The composition contains Calendula officinalis (marigold) and supports the regenerative capacity of the skin.
Applying the cream to the scar several times a day can help to reduce the visibility of the scar. In addition, the cream moisturizes the scar so that the skin feels supple and soft again. Good to know is that VSM Derma Calendulan scar cream is suitable for both new and existing scars and for use from 0 years.
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Types of scars
No scar is the same. This depends on where the scar is on your body and who has the scar. For example, you have hypertrophic scars; these lie on top of the skin and are more often red in color. They mainly occur on the chest, shoulders, neck and ears. These kinds of scars can disappear spontaneously, sometimes after years. Acne can also cause scars. These pits in the skin are called atrophic scars. Over time, these become less visible. Keloid scars are even thicker, redder and darker than the rest and sometimes 'spread' outside the scar area. They are most common in people with tan or dark skin.
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