Scars are a natural part of the body’s healing process. Anytime the skin is cut, burned or fundamentally damaged in some way, a scar must form. Scars, essentially, are part of the final phase of the body’s healing or repair process. Whether from an accident, surgery, acne, trauma to the skin, or even an ear… Read more »
Scars in children aren’t that much different than those in teens and adults. The major difference is that kids heal much more quickly and easily, which helps when trying to lessen the possibility of scarring. That being said, kids get hurt – a lot. They’re very active indoors and out, increasing the chances for injury…. Read more »
It doesn’t matter if you are 20 or 70, keeping your skin healthy is imperative, not only to look great but to feel great as well. You may be surprised to learn that it’s not just about what you put on your face that matters but what you put into your body as well. From… Read more »
Fall is on its way and soon the crisp air, apples, and pumpkins will replace the warmth and carefree nature of summer. Now it’s time to repair the damage done to your skin during the hot summer months. From the sun’s damaging UV rays and chlorine to bug bites and injuries, it’s time to ramp… Read more »
Nearly everybody has at least one scar. Some have several. These scars can tell a lot about the kind of person you are, where you’ve been and what your story is. For example, some of us have C-Section scars to remind us of the miracle of life. Others may have scars from an accident that… Read more »
Facing a surgery that you are afraid may leave you with some scarring? You may be worried about the aftermath of the surgery, even though the surgery itself is in your best interest. Many surgeries these days are done using non-invasive techniques such as laparoscopic procedures, but others still involve cutting of the skin and… Read more »
If you’re like most people, you have old scars that you’ve had for years. You may just accept them as part of what you look like now, but there is still hope for treatment. Nothing can completely remove a scar, but there are steps you can take to reduce them so they are not as… Read more »
We all know we should wear sunscreen to protect against the suns harmful UV rays. Each year in the U.S., there are more than 5.4 million cases of non-melanoma skin cancer treated in more than 3.3 million people, according to the Skin Cancer Foundation. But in addition to the threat of skin cancer, there are… Read more »
Scar Treatment Tip #8: When searching for scar treatment products, check the ingredient lists for silicone/dimethicone. This is the only ingredient documented to be effective on scars in scientific studies published in reputable medical journals. Other ingredients may be good for your skin, but in some cases, may actually decrease effectiveness when added to scar… Read more »
There are many different types of scars. One of the more common are referred to as Hypertrophic Scars, which are red in appearance and slightly elevated above the surrounding skin, often becoming quite itchy. In some cases, Hypertrophic Scars may even cause discomfort or pain. This is completely normal. Hypertrophic scars start to develop within… Read more »
I have used ScarFade following the removal of a basal cell carcinoma in the middle of my forehead. My two inch scar has dramatically improved over this 3 month post-operative period and is barely visible. ScarFade is a wonderful product.
- Claudia
