Vitamin E is believed to reduce scar tissue by softening the skin and reducing the appearance of scars. Although creams containing onion extract or vitamin …
Keloid & Hypertrophic Scars
Ear Scar Tissue After Piercing
It is not uncommon for keloids to occur after an ear piercing in the ear. According to a 2016 article, ear piercings are the most …
Is Keloid Scar Treatment Painful
Keloids, also known as keloid scars, are overgrown scars from skin damage. Keloid scars are common on the upper chest, shoulders, head, earlobes, piercing, and …
Are Keloid Scars Genetic
Keloid scar is defined as a skin lesion that spreads along the edge of the original wound and continues to grow over time does not …
Can Scars Get Sunburned
Natalie Curcio, MD, MPH, FAAD, a certified dermatologist in Nashville, explains that our skin functions the way it does because it can tolerate sunburn and …
Keloid Scar Vs Hypertrophic Scar
Many people are still unsure of the difference between keloid and hypertrophic scars, partly because both are caused by an overproduction of collagen. What is …
When Do Surgery Scars Turn White
Before we look at why scars change color, it is important to understand how scars form. In this post, I will explain why scars can …
Can You Tattoo Over Your Scars
If you want to tattoo a keloid scar, the general rule is to give it at least a year to complete the healing process. Deep …
Do Hypertrophic Scars Flatten
Hypertrophi scars are a common complication of burns and injuries in the form of piercings, cuts and acne. They can itch, hurt and restrict mobility …
Why Do Hypertrophic Scars Itch
These scars are a common complication of burns and injuries in the form of piercings, cuts and acne. Hypertrophic scars resemble keloid scars but tend …