What Causes a Hypertrophic Scar
A Hypertrophic Scar Is a Thick Raised Scar That’s an Abnormal Response to Wound Healing. They More Commonly Occur in Taut Skin Areas Following Skin Trauma...
A hypertrophic scar is a thick raised scar that’s an abnormal response to wound healing. They more commonly occur in taut skin areas following skin trauma, burns or surgical incisions
Why do I get hypertrophic scars?
Hypertrophic scars occur when there is a lot of tension around a healing wound. These scars are thick and raised, and often red in color. They may remain like this for several years. Hypertrophic scars are the result of an imbalance in collagen at the site of the wound.
How do you stop a hypertrophic scar from forming?
- cleaning and caring for the wound properly, such as by applying wound dressings to prevent infection.
- using silicone sheeting after a surgery.
- injecting a corticosteroid after a surgery.
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