Black scar

Black scars are a relatively common type of scar, and are also a skin problem that many people will experience after a wound occurs on their skin. The existence of black scars has a great impact on a person's image, so if treatment can be carried out in time, do not delay. The longer you delay, the more difficult the treatment will be. Here I will introduce to you the treatment methods for black scars!

1. Pressure therapy

Using a special pressure sleeve to apply pressure is suitable for those with large scar area who are not suitable for radiotherapy and local drug treatment. The daily downtime should not exceed 30 minutes. This method is not effective for active keloids, but it can reduce the dose of postoperative radiotherapy and injection.

2. Chemotherapy

Use long-acting steroid preparations and inject them directly into the scar to inhibit the excess collagen in the scar and achieve the effect of scar degeneration. The main side effects include skin atrophy, depigmentation, capillary dilation, necrosis, ulcers and Cushing's syndrome, most of which are reversible. Other chemical drugs such as cytotoxins, immunosuppressants and other drug treatments have been reported, but serious systemic side effects limit their application.

3. Radiotherapy

Early use of electron beam or X-ray irradiation (within 24 hours) after keloid excision can reduce postoperative recurrence of keloid and improve the cure rate. Due to the specificity of radiation, it can increase the incidence of malignant tumors, so it is emphasized to be used in the late stage of keloids and when other methods are ineffective.

4. Laser Treatment

It is suitable for flat scars without obvious functional impairment, and scattered, uneven, depressed scars of varying sizes left after healing of smallpox, chickenpox, and acne. Using ND, YAG or CO2 laser, the scar tissue is vaporized to eliminate the scar and the skin pigment abnormalities on the scar.

5. Dermabrasion

It is a surgical method that grinds the epidermis and superficial dermis of the skin to improve the irregularities on the skin surface, making it smooth and flat and with a similar color. It is suitable for superficial scars left over from acne, smallpox, chickenpox, shingles, eczema, trauma, burns or surgery. If necessary, it can be performed simultaneously with scar surgical excision, and the effect is better than simple grinding.