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Treating a Wound: What Not to Do

How you care for a wound immediately after it occurs and over the several days that follow can make a significant difference in how well it heals. Proper wound care can help prevent both scarring and infection.  Following are some helpful tips on how NOT to treat a wound. Don’t just “let it go.” This… Read more »

Scar Causing Sports

While there is no “best” sport for getting scars in the traditional sense of the word, there are certain sports that place participants at a higher risk for injury and scars than others. Perhaps your son plays football or your daughter plays soccer. Maybe you participate in an adult hockey league, or maybe you’re even… Read more »

Why Different Parts of the Body Scar More Easily Than Others

Scars are essentially areas of fibrous tissue that form when the dermis (the deepest layer of skin) is damaged in some way, either through cuts, burns, abrasions, tears or puncture wounds, according to WebMD. Even acne and chicken pox can cause scarring later in life. Any scab you pick at repeatedly without allowing to heal… Read more »

Mom’s Emergency Kit

What you should have in your purse at all times As a mom, you’re ready for any situation. Whether a bandage, a piece of gum, tissue, or a credit card, you’re prepared for any eventuality. Here’s a comprehensive Mom’s Emergency Kit guide to make sure you have all you need. Hopefully, you have a big… Read more »

How to Prevent Scars from Bug Bites

Summer is a great time to be outside, whether swimming, barbecuing or just lounging in a hammock. But when evening descends, so too do mosquitoes and other bugs. You may swat at them and spray them, to no avail. Once you’re stung or bit, the site often itches.  Naturally you want to scratch these areas,… Read more »

Water Sports & The Scars They Can Cause

Summer is the perfect time to hop on a personal watercraft and ride the waves, or go water skiing with friends at the lake. Taking the right safety precautions is key, but even so, accidents can and do happen. From scratches to gashes to cuts, those minor injuries can have a lasting effect if not… Read more »

The Best Summer Adventures (That Might Leave a Scar)

If you’ve been yearning for an adrenaline rush that will get your heart racing and blood pumping, this is the list for you. Check out these top five summer adventure activities, and don’t worry about the scar that they may leave: Surfing If you live in a coastal state, like California, summer is the perfect… Read more »

How to Care for Cuts from Your Summer Adventures

Summer is one of the most active times of year—from days at the pool to bike rides and runs, surfing and skydiving, and any number of other adventures.  Minor injuries such as scrapes and cuts are often associated with these types of activities. Here are some useful tips for caring for cuts earned from your… Read more »

How Micronutrients Help Fight Scars

In order for a wound to heal, fibrous, connective scar tissue forms around the damaged skin or tissue. The scar tissue works as a protective barrier, preventing any further injury to the region. Scar formation and healing time are dependent on the size, depth and location of the wound, the age of the injured person,… Read more »

How Stitches Help Reduce the Appearance of Scars

We’ve all been there: a careless finger slice while chopping vegetables, a head bonk on a sharp cabinet door, or a freshly sliced hand from broken glass. What begins as an accident often winds up as a painful deliberation session as to whether or not to head to the ER or suck it up and… Read more »