HEALTHY HEALING AND SCAR REDUCTION
Find out how attending to your wound with
the right dressing or plaster can prevent lasting
damage to your skin - and even scars.
AS SOON AS YOU GET A
MINOR WOUND OR SCRAPE,
YOUR BODY WILL START
HEALING IT.
Even after the wound has healed the body continues to direct collagen to the site resulting in changes to the size and shape over time. The resulting scar does not have good blood circulation, is sometimes uneven and is less elastic.
Scars can sometimes be raised areas (hypertrophic scars) or have a sunken appearance, depending on the damage done to underlying layers of skin and tissue. Also, variations in colour are possible.
Healing wounds the advanced way –
with moist wound healing
The best way to treat a wound is to keep it covered with a plaster that provides moist wound healing conditions at all times. Why is this better than letting your skin heal in dry air?
Want to know more? Read “5 good reasons for moist wound healing” here.
Want to know more?
Read “5 good reasons for moist wound healing” here.
When a wound is healed remaining uncovered and untreated, then the skin is getting dry, a crust is formatted and the wound delays being healed. The risk of scarring is also unavoidable. Moreover, the exposure of the wound to the air, may dehydrate the wound, bringing it in contact with bacteria or creating unhealthy conditions of healing that may provoke different kinds of infection.
“No scar can ever be completely removed and treatments will always leave a trace. However, Hansaplast Scar Reducer offers a product designed to reduce thickened and reddened scars and to make them less visible. The Hansaplast Scar Reducer plaster will reduce elevated and coloured scars if applied regularly over a period of eight weeks. They encourage the skin‘s own regeneration process by creating an ideal skin climate: The temperature level produced in the scar tissue increases. Enzyme activity and metabolic processes are stimulated to activate restructuring in the scar tissue.The Scar Patches are made of skin-friendly polyurethane material and breathable.“
“HANSAPLAST SCAR REDUCER
WILL EVEN WORK ON OLDER SCARS. TRY IT!”
Treatment can be started as soon as the wound healing is completed. However hypertrophic (raised) scars can be reduced even if they are very old.”
* Klopp R et al. Effect of four treatment variants on the functional and cosmetic state of mature scars. Journal of Wound Care 200; 9(7):319-324
Fortunately, it’s not difficult to prevent some scars and reduce others. Keep your wound covered and moist. Hansaplast has a range of specially developed plasters to choose from:
The Hansaplast Scar Reducer minimizes the visibility of new and old scars by flattening, lightening and softening scars permanently.
To promote up to 2 times faster healing and reduce the risk of scarring, consider the Hansaplast Fast Healing Plaster for your everyday wound.Always see your doctor if the wound is deep, bleeding or shows signs of infection like reddening, swelling or warmth.
Also make sure to seek medical help if you are not able to clean the wound properly.
In case you have diabetes a proper wound care is of special importance. Always discuss any concerns you may have with your doctor and/or podiatrist, even for the care of minor wounds and skin cracks – especially on your feet.
Please note that none of the above given tips or recommendations substitute medical advice. Carefully read the instructions for use given in our products‘ packages. Important: consult a health professional in case of any uncertainity of treating your wound properly.
The information provided through this website should not be used to diagnose or treat a health problem or disease. It is not a substitute for professional care or advice. If you have or suspect a health problem, you should consult your doctor. Never disregard professional medical advice or delay in seeking it, because of something you have read on this website.
For further information regarding Hansaplast products, please contact us via email on phc@beiersdorf.com. Carefully read the instructions for use given in our products‘ packages.