Like all scars, keloid scars appear as a result of damage inflicted on the skin such as cuts, abrasions, piercings, acne, and chickenpox. However, it is what separates them from other scars that make them dangerous, as they are the only scar that expands beyond their original boundary.

Because of this, most people seek to treat keloid scars before they get out of control, but choosing the right form of treatment is not easy once you discount the expensive and ineffective option of surgery. This is why we have chosen to collate an expert analysis of the most common alternative solutions available in order to assist in choosing the right option for you.

TOPICAL KELOID SCAR TREATMENT OPTIONS

Scar sheeting is a common keloid scar treatment option whereby silicone is placed over the scar tissue in order to reduce the damaged cells. However, the problem is that this is also an expensive treatment option and there are a large number of cases where the silicone begins to loose contact with the scar throughout the course of regular daily movement and activity.

The benefit of silicone is that it assists in protecting the scar while helping it to retain moisture from healthy portions of the skin, which in turn assists in flattening and healing the damaged cells. This makes the application of a silicone scar gel more advantageous as it is a similar but more subtle process that does not involve the risk of the scar tissue loosing contact with the silicone.

NATURAL KELOID SCAR TREATMENT OPTIONS

Recently, a number of studies have disclosed a few natural ingredients that have proven themselves extremely successful in reducing and managing keloid scars.

Helix Aspersa Muller glycoconjugates are one such example due to the wealth of collagen they contain and their near identical chemical composition to human skin. This makes it an extremely effective promoter and regenerator of new, healthy cells that also improves the natural elasticity of the skin.

Butterbur Herb (Petasites japonicus) extracts have also rendered themselves exceptionally useful in the minimization of mast cell degranulation and histamine release which alleviates the discomfort, itching, and irritation caused by keloid scars. In addition, extracts of the Elder Tree (Sambucus nigra L.) possess some of the most effective natural anti-inflammatory properties which also assist in reducing vascular permeability.