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2. How to reduce the appearance of scars, according to experts - AOL

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   These scars are thin and slightly indented, and can appear white, pink, purple or blue in color, according to our experts. Hypertrophic scars. Hypertrophic scars appear raised and thickened on the ...

3. Yes, It Is Possible To Treat Your Scars At Home - AOL

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   Both injuries and inflammatory skin conditions cause scars. To fade a scar at home, try one of these doctor-recommended best scar creams. Skip to main content. Sign in. Mail. 24/7 Help. For ...

4. Say Goodbye to Acne Scars With These Dermatologist-Approved ...

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   Scar Treatment Plus SPF 30 Silicone Scar Gel. Rarely, acne will cause a keloid scar (a raised scar that can grow larger than the original area), but it can happen. If you know your skin reacts in ...

5. Scar - Wikipedia

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   Although they can be a cosmetic problem, keloid scars are only inert masses of collagen and therefore completely harmless and not cancerous. However, they can be itchy or painful in some individuals. They tend to be most common on the shoulders and chest. Hypertrophic scars and keloids tend to be more common in wounds closed by secondary ...

6. Scarification - Wikipedia

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   This process can take many hours, and often requires repeated removal of scabs for best visibility of the scars. [6] Packing An inert material such as clay or ash is packed into the wound; massive hypertrophic scars are formed during healing as the wound pushes out the substance that had been inserted into the wound. [18]

7. Silicone gel sheeting - Wikipedia

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   The exact mechanism of action of silicone gel sheeting has not been fully studied. Currently, many proposed mechanisms explain the efficacy of such treatment, including the occlusion and hydration effect, increased body surface temperature, polarized electric charge, immunological effects, etc. [9] The occlusion and hydration effect is the most studied mechanism of action.