How to repair scars in children?

There are many reasons that may cause scars on children. For example, children may be easily scalded by water, or they may accidentally scratch themselves while playing. These may cause scars on children. If the scars on the child are relatively small, there will generally not be any big problems. After all, children's skin repair ability is very strong, and the scars on the body will gradually fade or even disappear. If the scars on the child are relatively heavy, the following methods can be used to repair them.

How to repair scars in children?

Although there are many medical methods for scar repair, patients can choose any one. However, we would like to remind everyone that special attention should be paid to the timing of scar repair. Choosing the appropriate time for repair will have a better effect on scar treatment. In addition, the longer the scar is formed and the more severe the scar damage is, the longer it will take to repair. Choosing safe and effective scar removal products and methods plays a key role in scar removal. Everyone's skin's absorption and repair capabilities are different, so the best time to repair the same scar is different.

Generally speaking, the best time for scar repair is divided into two periods. One is to repair the scar within 1-2 months after the scar is discovered, which has a better treatment effect on such new scars. Another period is 6-12 months later. The 6-12 months after the wound heals is the critical period for scar treatment. The scar will gradually mature in 6 months to 2 years, and the congestion will subside and become flat and softer. Choosing to repair after this time will have a good repair effect on stabilizing the scar.

In addition, the best time for scar repair is determined by whether it affects the function of tissues and organs. For scar contractures in functional areas, such as hand scars, eye scars, and jaw and neck scars, surgery should be performed as soon as possible after the scars stabilize. Children, in particular, should receive prompt and early treatment, and may undergo appropriate plastic surgery in advance. Otherwise, it may cause abnormal development of joints and bones and shortening of blood vessels and nerves, eventually leading to disability.

Not only that, when choosing the best time to treat scar repair, do not underestimate the postoperative care of scar repair. Rather than treating scars after they have formed, grasping the best time to remove scars is a better way to reduce scar formation. Try to avoid getting the surgical area wet within 7 days after the operation; for scar repair surgery, ensure the surgical area is clean; avoid eating irritating foods such as chili peppers; strictly follow the doctor's instructions for taking medication and follow-up visits.

In addition, the sign of scar maturation is a change in color, from bright red to dark red, then to purple or brown, and finally becoming close to the color of the skin around the scar. The size of the scar mainly depends on the patient himself. Generally, treatment can be done half a year after the scar is formed. The earlier scars are repaired, the better. This is because scar formation during wound healing enters the proliferative phase, which can effectively control the inflammatory response.

There are many ways to repair scars, but after all, this is related to the patient's lifelong happiness, so it is recommended that patients must choose a regular and professional hospital when undergoing scar repair, because only large hospitals have advanced diagnostic and treatment equipment.