BapScarcare Silicone Gel, 20 g

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BapScarcare Silicone Gel, 20 g

BapScarcare Silicone Gel, 20 g

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When you get a cut or wound, your body naturally starts to heal itself. Initially, a scab forms to protect the area, but it's not very strong. Over time, the healing process goes through three phases. Publicatie: J Plast Reconstr Aesthet Surg. 2014 Aug;67(8):1017-25. doi: 10.1016/j.bjps.2014.04.011. Epub 2014 May 14

The use of silicones in professional scar treatment is scientifically supported. Which is why medical silicone sheets have become the preferred therapy in professional scar care. Có đủ bằng chứng mạnh để khuyến nghị điều trị sẹo bằng silicone y tế (‘Khuyến nghị dựa trên bằng chứng’).For deeper scars, silicone-based gels like Bapscarcare, Ciltech, Dermatix, Kelo-Cote, NewGel+E, ScarSil, and Silgel STC-SE are more effective. Massaging the scar with silicone gel for several months can help reduce scar tissue. Auteur(s): 2002 – Mustoe TA, Cooter RD, Gold MH, Hobbs FD, Ramelet AA, Shakespeare PG, Stella M, Teot L, Wood FM, Ziegler UE, Ointments: Cetraben, Zeroderm, AquaDerm Hydrous, Hydrous, Epaderm, Hydromol, Vaseline, 50:50 White soft paraffin and Liquid paraffin, Keloid scars, on the other hand, tend to extend beyond the original wound boundaries. They can remain elevated, become shiny, hairless, hard, and rubbery, and change colour over time. While keloid scars may improve in appearance, they are unlikely to disappear completely. Emollients

Some scars don't heal well and can grow beyond the normal skin area. There are two main types of difficult-to-heal scars: hypertrophic scars and keloid scars.

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Remember, scars take time to heal and fade. Be patient with the process and follow the recommendations of your healthcare provider. By caring for your scars properly, you can help minimize their appearance and support the healing journey. Next steps Our offerings include Absorbent Dressings, designed to manage exudate and promote healing, Alginate Dressings, made from seaweed extract, to absorb wound exudate, Charcoal Dressings, which effectively draw out impurities and promote healing, Film Dressings, which provide a protective barrier against bacteria and other external factors, Foam Dressings, ideal for highly exudating wounds, Honey Dressings, known for their antibacterial properties, Hydrocolloid Dressings, which provide a moist wound environment, Hydrogel Dressings, for soothing and cooling relief, Iodine Dressings, for wound antisepsis, Scar Dressings, to reduce the appearance of scars, and Silver Dressings, which have antimicrobial properties. Maturation or Remodelling Phase: This is the final stage of healing where the scar flattens and becomes softer as some collagen disappears. This phase can last for 12 to 18 months or longer. To reduce the appearance of scars, it's important to keep the skin moisturised 2. Using emollients can help soften and hydrate the skin. Examples of suitable emollients include:

Proliferation Phase: During this phase, new skin starts to form with the help of collagen-rich tissue. The appearance of the wound during this phase indicates how well it's healing. Silicone scar therapy improves the moisture balance of the skin. This inhibits the production and growth of collagen (scar tissue). As of four weeks after wound closure, you can supplement scar treatment with hydrating cream by using medical silicone scar therapy. International Advisory Panel on Scar Management International Clinical Recommendations on Scar Management. If the scar is itchy, antihistamines like chlorphenamine, cetirizine, loratadine, and acrivastine can provide relief. Keep in mind that some of these antihistamines may cause drowsiness. In certain cases, your healthcare provider might recommend a steroid cream to reduce inflammation and itchiness. However, it's crucial to consult your GP before using any scar treatments 3, as they can provide personalized advice and guidance based on your specific situation.

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To allow your skin to recover properly, it is wise to apply a (scar) cream. This cream must contain humectants, occlusives and emollients. So use Alhydran, for example. For this purpose, it is best to use a moisturising cream that contains substances with the following 3 properties: Creams: Aquamax, Epaderm, Epimax original,Lipobase, Ultrabase, Unguentum M cream, Zerobase 11%, Zeroguent, Hydromol 2.5%, Oilatum, Cetraben, QV, Zerocream, Epimax moisturising cream, E45, Aveeno



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