Hypertrophic Scars – How to Take Early Action to Combat Hypertrophic Scars

A hypertrophic scar is a red mass of scar tissue. It piles up above the skin surface, although it is the size of the original wound. Hypertrophic scars are becoming more common. Skin piercing is the reason. People may not know they are prone to hypertrophic scars until they remove a piercing. It heals. A prominent scar results.

Early hypertrophic scar treatment is essential. It can begin as soon as the wound closes. Silicone scar therapy is recommended by doctors.

Researchers know the areas of the body most vulnerable to hypertrophic scars.

• Shoulders and chests.
• Earlobes and cheeks.
• Three of the four most risky areas of skin are frequently pierced: ears, cheeks, and chest (piercing at the nipples).

Researchers documented those most at risk of forming hypertrophic scars.

• People younger than 30
• People with so-called high risk trauma.
• They found men and women are at equal risk.

Research resulted in dramatic evidence that silicone gels work to reduce scarring.

• Decreased the size  in 53% of test patients.
• Reduced  tenderness in 36%.
• Stopped itching in 45%.
• Softened scar tissue for 45% of test subjects.