In times like summer it is important to apply some care to the scars that are exposed to the sun’s rays. Although today they are marks that can be reduced with the application of several treatments, it is convenient to avoid complications due to solar radiation.
Remember that any injury that breaks the skin’s surface causes a scar. They do not always remain for life, but many take years to fade. Let’s see in detail some recommendations so that the summer does not affect them in a negative way.
How are scars generated?
First of all, it is worth doing a brief review on how scars are generated. In general, when a wound is caused, the skin begins a healing process that will vary in duration based on the severity of the injury.
From when the damage is generated until its healing, several phases occur. The magazine of the Spanish Society of Wounds details them as follows:
Coagulation phase : it begins at the time of the wound, when it begins to bleed, coagulation is started to stop the bleeding. The scab forms when the clots dry out.
Inflammation phase: the scab has consolidated, the response of the immune system begins to prevent possible infections and, in turn, protect the wound. Blood vessels dilate, thus allowing proper nutrition and oxygenation of the wound. For the same reason, during these days the area is red and inflamed.
Proliferative phase: damaged tissue regenerates and begins to decrease in size. Collagen formation is stimulated 15 days after the injury.
Remodeling phase : begins when the dermis is repaired. This stage can last 2 years depending on the severity, and ends with the final scar.
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