Keloid Scar Removal - An Expert Analysis on Treatment Options
Like all scars, keloid scars appear as a result of damage inflicted on the skin such as cuts, abrasions, piercings, acne, and chickenpox. However, they are more debilitating than other scars as they are unique in their ability to expand beyond their original boundary.
Due to this fact, most people seek to treat keloid scars before they get out of control, but finding the right course of action is no easy task, especially when surgery can be both expensive and ineffective. However, to assist you in weighing up your options we have collated an expert analysis of the most common alternative solutions available.
TOPICAL KELOID SCAR TREATMENT OPTIONS
Scar sheeting is a common keloid scar treatment option whereby silicone is placed over the scar tissue in order to reduce the damaged cells. However, the problem is that this is also an expensive treatment option and there are a large number of cases where the silicone begins to loose contact with the scar throughout the course of regular daily movement and activity.
The benefit of silicone is that it is highly effective in protecting the scar from further damage while helping it retain moisture from healthy portions of the skin, which therefore assists in flattening and healing the damaged cells. This makes silicone scar gels a better alternative as the process does not result in a loss of contact with scar tissue, unlike scar sheeting.
NATURAL KELOID SCAR TREATMENT OPTIONS
Recent tests have brought to light a number of natural ingredients that have proven themselves extremely effective in both the reduction and daily management of keloid scars.
Helix Aspersa Muller glycoconjugates are one ingredient whose success is attributed to the wealth of collagen it contains and its near identical biological structure to human skin. This makes it an extremely effective promoter and regenerator of new, healthy cells that also improves the natural elasticity of the skin.
Butterbur Herb (Petasites japonicus) extracts have also demonstrated their striking ability to minimize mast cell degranulation and histamine release which is vital in reducing the discomfort, itching, and irritation caused by keloid scars. Findings have also demonstrated the benefits of Elder Tree (Sambucus nigra L.) extracts, showing them to contain a wealth of natural anti-inflammatory properties that are exemplary in their ability to decrease vascular permeability.
BIOSKINREPAIR is one of the only keloid scar removal solutions currently available that contain all three ingredients, thereby making it the best organic option for ceasing keloid growth. In addition, its natural moisturizing properties are not only essential in its treatment for scars, but are also beneficial for alleviating the discomfort caused by all forms of rough, dry, skin.
- Martha Fitzharris