Even a mosquito bite can leave a scar, is it because you are born with a "scar body"? Huaxi doctors: Most likely you did not operate properly

Scars are not fatal!

But scars hurt people’s confidence!

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You must also be wondering:

Sometimes I get hurt.

Soon it was back to normal;

But sometimes it's just a pimple.

But it left an ugly acne hole.

There seems to be some kind of "metaphysical law" between injury and scarring

Dr. Huaxi tells you:

Learn the correct wound care methods.

It can reduce scar marks to the minimum!

It doesn’t even leave a scar!

Want no scars

“Getting well quickly” is important!

First of all, whether a wound leaves a scar is largely determined by the depth of the wound.

If only the epidermis of the skin is damaged, scars will generally not form. For example, some superficial abrasions, minor burns...

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But if the dermis or even deeper subcutaneous tissue is injured, it will be troublesome!

The body will produce something called "granulation tissue" to fill the "hole" left by the wound.

Gradually, it turns into a scar.

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Therefore, preventing and reducing scars

The key is:

Avoid damaging the dermis

Let the wound heal quickly!

Prevent excessive proliferation of "granulation tissue"!

You can follow the seven steps of wound treatment summarized by Dr. Huaxi:

‼️7 steps to wound treatment

01

Rinse with plenty of water

The first time you get a skin abrasion or burn,

Use plenty of running water,

Wash the wound.

Then apply iodine to disinfect.

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02

Debridement first for severe wounds

If the laceration is deep or the wound is severely contaminated,

Go to the hospital immediately to have the wound thoroughly cleaned and sutured.

Remove necrotic tissue and prevent wound infection.

When suturing, ensure that the wound is aligned to prevent widening or misaligned scars.

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03

Create a moist healing environment

Use saline solution every day to clean the blood scab.

Then apply a thin layer of anti-inflammatory and antibacterial ointment.

Create a moist healing environment on the wound surface.

Promotes skin repair.

Never cover the wound!

A dry and airtight environment will only cause the scab to thicken, hindering the repair of deep tissues. It will also allow the wound to harbor dirt and cause bacterial infection, making the scar even bigger!

04

Reduce surrounding tension

Wounds on the forehead, around the mouth, joints, chest, shoulders, etc.

Because the new skin has poor elasticity, it is easily widened by the surrounding skin.

So reduce the tension on the skin around the wound.

Tension reducers, tension reducing tapes, etc.

You should start using it as early as possible.

Generally, you can start using it 3-5 days after the stitches are removed.

Lasts for at least 3-6 months.

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05

Growth factors promote regeneration

For some sunken scars,

Within 2 weeks of injury,

Apply growth factor gel,

Promote wound repair and regeneration.

06

Consider laser treatment

For wounds with obvious depression or hardening and hyperplasia,

When the scab falls off in about 2-4 weeks,

Go to the hospital's dermatology department and use laser and other methods.

Effectively repair scars.

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07

Take good sun protection

Finally, if you don’t want scars to leave black marks,

Within 1-2 months after the injury,

Be sure to strictly protect yourself from the sun.

Prevents pigmentation!

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Debunk a rumor

Don’t eat dark foods such as soy sauce before the scar fades, as it will leave a “black mark”

——They said

The color of the condiment has nothing to do with the color of the wound.

If you like to eat, eat it!

——Doctor Huaxi said

Disclaimer: This article is for disease education purposes only, not medical treatment, and does not replace hospital visits.

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