There are a variety of different scar types that can range from minor blemishes to severe and constricting tissue. The treatment you decide to undergo will depend on the type of scar and the extent of the scar tissue. One of the most difficult types of scars to treat are keloids.

Keloids - What are They?

Keloids aren't actually scars. They are, in fact, benign fibrotic tumors that contain atypical fibroblasts. They are also characterized by an excessive amount of collagen, elastin and proteogylcans.

Normally, keloids contain relatively acellular centers and have thick and abundant collagen bundles that form nodules in the deep dermal portion of the lesion. They can cause severe itching, pain and disfigurement. The main difficulties facing keloid scar treatment are constant growth and a high rate of recurrence.

Keloids can be small or quite extensive. Not only does size determine how serious this scar is, but so does location. If a keloid scar appears over a joint, it can cause problems with mobility as well as pain.

Treating Keloids

There are several way of treating keloids. They include compression dressings, steroid injections, cryosurgery, silicone sheeting, surgery, and radiation and laser therapy. Cryosurgery in conjunction with steroid injections is very successful for treating small keloids. However, when trying to treat larger keloids, surgery is usually involved.

Nevertheless, keloid treatment isn't just about keloid removal. The most successful keloid scar treatment should include procedures that are implemented before, during, and even after surgery. Here's a quick overview of keloid scar removal.

Before and during surgery, a surgeon will inject steroids directly into the scar tissue to help dissolve it. Studies have shown that this helps minimize the rate of recurrence. Once the keloid is removed, the area must be cared for carefully.

After keloid scar removal surgery, the surgeon may use compression therapy or silicone sheets to help keep the keloid from recurring. In some people compression may need last as long as twelve months.

Laser and radiation therapy are another treatment method that can help you deal with keloids. Laser therapy consists of using a laser to produce a superficial peel. When laser therapy is used in conjunction with silicone sheeting or steroid injections, a higher success rates occurs.

Radiation therapy is most effective when used soon after having undergone surgery. When used while the wound is healing it becomes even more effective.

Gels and creams can also be used for scar treatment. Products that are 100% silicone are also very effective. Products containing onion extract have also been known to be very effective in treating all kinds of post traumatic wounds.

No matter which gel you use, you must be persistent. This is the only way that any treatment can be successful.

BIOSKINREPAIR is a natural skin care cream that can be used to treat both hypertrophic scars and keloid scars. If this product is used on a daily basis, it can help promote keloid scar removal. Remember, that BIOSKINREPAIR is gentle enough to be used on any type of skin.