What are the Common Treatments Used in Scar Management?
Several treatments are available for managing scars, including:
- Topical Treatments: Over-the-counter or prescription creams and ointments that contain ingredients like silicone, onion extract, or corticosteroids. - Laser Therapy: Used to reduce redness, improve texture, and flatten scars. - Surgical Options: Procedures such as scar revision, skin grafting, or Z-plasty can improve the appearance of severe scars. - Injectables: Steroid injections to reduce inflammation and collagen production in hypertrophic and keloid scars. - Radiotherapy: Occasionally used for resistant keloid scars to prevent recurrence.
