MBBS, M.S Obstetrics & Gynaecology, F.MAS Fellowship In Minimal Access Surgery, D. MAS Dipolma In Minimal Access Surgery, FICRS, Fellowship in Cosmetic Gynaecology, Diploma In Advanced Laparoscopy For Urogynaecology & Gynaec Oncology, Basic Training Course In Minimal Invasive Surgery In Gynaecology, Basics of Colposcopy, Fellowship in Cosmetic Gynaecology, Certificate course in diagnostic ultrasound imaging, Certificate Of Hands On Training In Hysteroscopy, Certificate Course In Diabetes, Fellowship In Assisted Reproductive Technology, Certificate Program In Aesthetic Medicine, Certificate Of Operative Hysteroscopy, Certificate Course In Clinical Embryology
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Scars from injury or surgery can completely be cleared.
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Scars can be a result of an injury, surgery, or burns. They can vary in size and appearance depending upon its reason and severity of the injury. Most scars can never be completely removed but their appearance can be changed and size can be reduced substantially by using various treatment methods.
Which of the following is a type of scar?
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There are different types of scars depending upon their cause, shape, and size.
Contracture: The scar which is left by a burn is known as a Contracture Scar. These scars are usually deep and can tighten the affected area of the skin, at times restricting the movement.
Keloid: The scars from injuries are known as Keloid Scar. They are either dark red or pink and can be formed as an effect of excessive collagen under the affected area of the skin. These scars do outspread beyond the part of the actual injury.
Hypertrophic: These scars do look like a Keloid scar but do not extend from the actual injured part and are easier to treat.
What is scarring?
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Scarring is a part of the healing process of an injury. A scar is produced when the dermis, the deeper layer of the skin is damaged. Mostly, when the epidermis or the most superficial skin layer is damaged, no scar is formed. Scars develop changes in the structure of the skin s deeper layers which is recognized as a variation or shift in the building of the usual and normal features of the surface.
Which of the following non-surgical treatments is the best to remove a scar?
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The treatment of the scar depends upon the type of scar one has. Minor scars are not treated as they are not noticed easily and they do not affect the appearance and life of an individual. Injections of steroids are used to flatten the keloids and thick scars. Dermabrasion levels the surface deformities such as scars or deep lines by eliminating the uppermost layers of the skin. In the laser treatment, high-energy light is operated to treat the impaired skin. Various kinds of lasers are provided to treat a variety of scars.
Tropical treatments can be used to reduce scars.
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Tropical treatments like several skin care products, cocoa butter cream, vitamin E, and others can be used to reduce the minor scars only.