Will a hypertrophic scar fade?

Generally, hypertrophic scars don’t cause complications. They usually fade and flatten over time, even without treatment.

Can scars disappear and reappear?

In time, some collagen breaks down at the site of the wound and the blood supply reduces. The scar gradually becomes smoother and softer. Although scars are permanent, they can fade over a period of up to 2 years. It’s unlikely they’ll fade any more after this time.

How do you flatten hypertrophic scars?

Corticosteroid injections: This is a main treatment for hypertrophic scars. Injections are made into the scar tissue. They flatten and soften scar tissue and ease pain and itch. Several shots may be needed, each given a few weeks apart.

How do you know if scars are permanent?

Scar appearance However, the best way to predict whether or not a scar will fade over time is to look at a person’s past history of scars. If you once had a scar that healed up nicely, there is a chance that a new scar will heal in a similar way.

How long do hypertrophic scars last?

Hypertrophic scars are benign and not harmful to a person’s general health. They do not develop into skin cancer. A hypertrophic scar will often regress completely between 6 months and 3 years after it first appears.

Does scar tissue continue to grow?

When the skin is injured, it sends collagen-making cells to heal the wound. Ideally, the cells do their job and close the injury, leaving a small scar. With keloids, the skin’s cells continue to multiply even after the wound has healed. The scar tissue continues to grow, forming a large, raised scar.

What causes hypertrophic scars?

Keloids and hypertrophic scars are caused by cutaneous injury and irritation, including trauma, insect bite, burn, surgery, vaccination, skin piercing, acne, folliculitis, chicken pox, and herpes zoster infection.

Do silicone sheets work on hypertrophic scars?

Silicone sheeting and silicone ointments are both highly effective and safe methods for flattening and reducing the appearance of keloid and hypertrophic scars.

Can hypertrophic scars turn into keloids?

In the majority of cases, hypertrophic scarring develops in wounds at anatomic locations with high tension, such as shoulders, neck, presternum, knees and ankles (9,12,13), whereas anterior chest, shoulders, earlobes, upper arms and cheeks have a higher predilection for keloid formation.

How long does it take for a hypertrophic scar to form?

Hypertrophic scars develop in 1 to 2 months after injury, whereas, keloids develop months to years after the initial injury. Hypertrophic scars and keloids often cause irritation, pruritus, and even neuropathic pain. Severe hypertrophic scars or keloids over a large area can cause contractures that may be disabling.

Can I use silicone gel and sheets together?

ScarAway Silicone Scar Gel or Spray and ScarAway Silicone Scar Sheets may be used together as part of your complete scar treatment regimen. Simply use ScarAway Silicone Scar Sheets as directed when not using your ScarAway Silicone Scar Gel or Spray, but do not use both treatments together at the same time.

How do you know if its a keloid or hypertrophic scar?

HYPERTROPHIC SCARS They may be red or pink in appearance. The most important difference between a keloid and a hypertrophic scar is that hypertrophic scars do not grow past the original boundaries of the skin injury. Similar to keloids, hypertrophic scars are associated with adverse wound healing factors.

How long does it take a hypertrophic scar to heal?

Hypertrophic Scar healing time is quite long. It generally takes anywhere from 12 to 18 months to heal naturally. With good hypertrophic scar management and treatment however, the scars can go away in 2-3 months. If you are having a scar similar to this one, it is best to go for an early treatment.

How to get rid of hypertrophic scars?

Steroid Injections. Steroid injections can also treat hypertrophic scars.

Pressure Treatment. Silicone sheets can help to flatten your hypertrophic scars,as well.

Surgery. Hypertrophic scars can be surgically removed,too,but you should wait to make a decision until two years have passed since the injury/surgery.

How do you treat hypertrophic scars?

Get laser therapy. Laser light targets darker pigmentation and scar tissue in hypertrophic scars, effectively breaking them up. The light also encourages collagen production, making skin look firmer and smoother. Laser therapy can remove most scars, though repeated sessions are often needed.

What causes a hypertrophic scar?

A hypertrophic scar is a thickened, wide, often raised scar that develops where skin is injured. Scars are common during the wound healing process, but a hypertrophic scar is a result of an abnormal response to a trauma or injury. In certain people, body cells called myofibroblasts produce too much collagen during healing.