Early anti-scar care we often use some anti-scar products, today we will mainly introduce the types of silicone gel products and their role. These products are divided into two categories: silicone gel ointment and silicone gel patch. A silicone gel cream When the skin is damaged, the barrier function of the skin is weakened, transdermal water loss increases, and it takes about a year or more to recover to the basic level. Silicone ointment is a clear gel that can be applied to the affected area. It is suitable for smaller areas, with hair around the perimeter, unevenness or joints. When there is a silicone dressing over the scar surface, it blocks the evaporation of water from the scar surface, reduces transdermal water loss, keeps keratinocytes in a hydrated state, which in turn downregulates the production of extracellular matrix by dermal fibroblasts and reduces scar proliferation. Generally in the affected area crust naturally fall off and then wait a week, you can start to apply these products. Second, silicone gel patch Silicone gel patch is a membrane, close to skin color or transparent, with a certain thickness, can be cut into any shape, 2-3 days to replace once. Suitable for most scar areas. Generally after surgery will use this product. Silicone patches have some shade, may play a certain role in sun protection, reduce the risk of scars appearing discoloration. In addition silicone patches can also protect the wound, to avoid the wound by clothing, friction, stimulation of scars triggered by breakage or hyperplasia. This kind of anti-scar product is suitable for newborn scars within a year, to adhere to the use of more than six months best, use the period also pay attention to the wound moisturizing and sun protection, during the period also pay attention to the diet as light as possible, avoid eating stimulating spicy food. If allergies and scar growth occur during the care process, you should go to the hospital for intervention and treatment in a timely manner to avoid scarring.
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