Scar complaints
A scar is often accompanied by complaints. Sometimes the symptoms are mild and go away on their own or can be remedied quickly. But sometimes more treatment of your scar is needed. We have listed the most common complaints for you:
Itch
Scars often itch because your skin is recovering. And because your damaged skin has trouble retaining moisture.
Advice: use a silicone plaster to restore the moisture balance.
Pain
Scars often hurt under different circumstances. Usually because there is pressure on it.
Advice: get enough rest and wear clothing that does not chafe or tight. In addition, silicone therapy can help.
Redness
Scars sometimes remain red. This may indicate that you have an abnormal scar. Especially when the color is bright red or purple.
Advice: ask your doctor for advice. Silicone therapy can help with an abnormal scar.
Abnormal growth
Scars are sometimes abnormal. Then they are very thickened and stiff (hypertrophic), and/or can even start to proliferate (keloid).
Advice: ask your doctor for advice. Silicone therapy can help.
