Every suspicious sign needs a full Dermatological examination and assessment the risk of developing malignancy. Visit your doctor without delay.
My scar bleeds: It is normal for a healing wound to leak a small amount of blood. Just apply pressure with a clean gauze until the bleeding stops; if it doesn't, you should see your doctor or go to the emergency room because you may need stitches. If your wound already had stitches and reopened (laceration), you should see your doctor to avoid a wide scar. If old scars reopen and start bleeding, this may be due to nutritional deficiencies, so consult your doctor.
My scar is leaking fluids: It is normal for a wound that heals to ooze transparent fluid, called serous fluid, for several days, even weeks, depending on the area. But if your wound starts to leak white/yellow pus, this is sign of infection and you should consult your doctor about whether you need to take antibiotics.
My scar bleeds: It is normal for a healing wound to leak a small amount of blood. Just apply pressure with a clean gauze until the bleeding stops; if it doesn't, you should see your doctor or go to the emergency room because you may need stitches. If your wound already had stitches and reopened (laceration), you should see your doctor to avoid a wide scar. If old scars reopen and start bleeding, this may be due to nutritional deficiencies, so consult your doctor.
My scar is leaking fluids: It is normal for a wound that heals to ooze transparent fluid, called serous fluid, for several days, even weeks, depending on the area. But if your wound starts to leak white/yellow pus, this is sign of infection and you should consult your doctor about whether you need to take antibiotics.
My scar is eating me: Healing wounds may cause κνησμό for several years. In the early stages of scar formation, the wound becomes inflamed and releases inflammatory mediators , including the itch molecule histamine. These stimulate the nerves in the surrounding area leather. As the scar is "knitted", the mechanical pulling also activates the itch receptors. Over time, this sensation will slowly subside.
My scar hurts: When a wound is deep enough to leave a scar, the nerve fibres may also be damaged. This can cause burning sensations ή pain, because of a phenomenon called "neuropathic pain". It usually resolves on its own as the nerve fibres heal and regenerate, but it can be treated with certain drugs such as amitriptyline. If you feel discomfortsee your doctor.
My scar is pink or red: It is normal for fresh scars to be pink or red, it is part of the body's natural healing process. As the tissue regenerates, more blood vessels form around it to nourish the healing tissue as well as the massive concentration of cells. The redness should normally go away on its own, but if your scar remains red after several months, you may want to see a doctor and ask about the best anti-scar treatments, such as silicone patches, steroid injections, intense pulsed light (IPL) and laser treatment of acne scars. Η surgical treatment of the scar is also possible and some scar creams help with healing.
My scar is black: The body's natural reaction to a trauma is to cause intense inflammation, with the release of multiple inflammatory mediators. These substances may stimulate the activity of pigment-producing cells called melanin cells, resulting in the deposition of brown or black pigment on or around the scar (Post-inflammatory Hyperpigmentation, PHI). This phenomenon is more common in darker skin types, but can be prevented or reduced by using a high SPF on the wound being healed.
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