Everyday burns and scars

Choosing the right scar treatment

dermatixmy_approver — Thu, 30 May 2019 12:21:43 +0000

Choosing the right scar treatment dermatixmy_approver Thu, 05/30/2019 - 20:21

Choosing the right scar treatment

The number of choices for scar treatment available in the market today can be overwhelming. From surgical procedures to professional treatments and over-the-counter products, figuring out the best scar treatment for your scar can be more than a little overwhelming. How do you decide on a course of treatment?

Follow our decision tree below to see which scar treatments you should consider!

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Jackson BA, Shelton AJ. Pilot study evaluating topical onion extract as treatment for postsurgical scars. Dermatol Surg. 1999;25:267-9
21. Hosnuter M. The effects of onion extract on hypertrophic and keloid scars. J Wound Care. 2007 June;16(6):251-4
Chernoff WG, et al. Aesth Plast Surg 2007;31:495-500
Mercer NSG. Silicone gel in the treatment of keloid scars. Br J Plastic Surg. 1989;42:83-87
Fulton JE. Silicone gel sheeting for the prevention and management of evolving hypertrophic and keloid scars. Dermatol Surg 1995;21:947-951
Chan KY, et al. 2005

Got a burn while cooking? Take care of it now!

dermatixmy_approver — Tue, 28 May 2019 10:26:26 +0000

Got a burn while cooking? Take care of it now! dermatixmy_approver Tue, 05/28/2019 - 18:26

Got a burn while cooking? Take care of it now!

Whether you're whipping up a festive feast for Christmas or making a hot cup of instant noodles for a cold night, getting a burn in the kitchen is bound to happen. An oil spill here and some boiling water overflowing elsewhere and in seconds a scalding leads to a bad burn.

If you do get an accidental cooking burn, the first thing you should do is run cold water over the burn site until the burning feeling subsides. Running cold water immediately over the burn not only helps to lessen the severity of the burn, but also cleans the burn wound of any foreign material that can cause infections.

Once the burning sensation fades, gently pat dry the burned area with a clean cloth and apply a thin layer of ointment over it. Contrary to popular belief, toothpaste, soy sauce and other popular home remedies do not help with burns, so leave them where they belong. If blisters begin to form, leave them be - popping a blister can introduce bacteria into your burn wound and cause an infection.¹

Protect your burn wound by lightly taping or wrapping a sterile, non-stick gauze over it, and changing the dressing everyday. Make sure to avoid dressings that shed fibres as they may get caught in the burn.¹ If you experience pain during the recovery process, you can take over-the-counter pain medication to alleviate it.¹ Minor burns can take up to 3 weeks to heal, and it may itch during the healing - do not scratch that itch!¹

Once your burn wound has closed, you may notice some scarring. Generally, the deeper a burn is, the more likely it is to scar.¹ At this point, if you have been treating your burn with wound ointment, you should stop the treatment as it is no longer a wound, but a scar. Instead, you should quickly begin treatment with scar reduction products such as Dermatix^® once the skin is dry. Dermatix^® works together with your body's natural healing processes to minimise scarring² - so the earlier you begin treatment, the more effective the scar reduction will be.

With the right care and treatment, you'll be confidently cooking up a storm again in no time at all!

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Sources

https://medlineplus.gov/ency/patientinstructions/000662.htm. Last Accessed June 2019
Mustoe TA, Evolution of silicone therapy and mechanism of action in scar management. Aesth Plast Surg. 2008;32:82-92

How to treat your motorcycle burn scars

engsim_dermatixmyadmin — Thu, 05 Dec 2019 08:45:30 +0000

How to treat your motorcycle burn scars engsim_dermati… Thu, 12/05/2019 - 16:45

How to treat your motorcycle burn scars

Zooming around on a motorcycle can be a whole load of fun. Getting a burn on your leg from accidentally touching the exhaust pipe? Not so much. If you do get an accidental exhaust pipe burn, make sure you treat it correctly right from the start to minimise scarring. Here's how!

Treat immediately with cold water

Run cold water over the burn for 5 to 10 minutes to clean off any contamination from the motorcycle's exhaust that may be on the wound.

Cover with a sterile gauze

Dry the wound with gentle patting motions, and cover the burn with a sterile gauze.

Apply antiseptic

Regularly sterilise your burn with antiseptic until the wound dries completely.

Treat the burn scar

Once your burn wound has dried, you should treat it with a scar treatment product such as Dermatix, a silicone gel-based therapy to lighten, soften and flatten the scar. This is because burn scars tend to cause the skin to pull tightly together, which, beyond being unsightly, can physically limit your movement.

Scar treatments like Dermatix tend to have the most effect when you treat your scar early, so don't procrastinate!

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Bid farewell to your old scars

dermatixmy_approver — Tue, 28 May 2019 10:19:21 +0000

Bid farewell to your old scars dermatixmy_approver Tue, 05/28/2019 - 18:19

Bid farewell to your old scars

The science of scar treatment has gone through immense change over the last few decades. As a result, today’s scar treatment methods can significantly fade, lighten and reduce the appearance of your scar. If you have left an old scar untreated, this is definitely the best time to take care of it.

It's been years since that first scar. You didn't know about scar treatments back then and thought it would just fade away with time, but it didn't. It has become part of your life now, but every now and then you find yourself wishing it isn't there, or at least isn't so obvious.

Maybe it's time to bid your old scars a fare-thee-well.

Yes, you read it right - you can do something about your old scars! Even though it would have been ideal if you had treated your scars early with a clinically-proven^{1, 2, 3} scar reduction gel such as Dermatix^®, many other methods exist to help you manage old scars.

Each of these treatments are best suited for different types of scars, and have different pros and cons - you should consult your doctor to get his or her recommendation.

Whichever treatment you go for, be sure not to make the same mistake again - once your skin has healed from the procedure, you should begin treatment with Dermatix^® to further enhance the results of your scar reduction procedure!

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Sources

Yun IS, et al. Aesth Plast Surg (2013) 37:1176-1181
Chernoff WG, et al. Aesth Plast Surg 2007;31:495-500
Fulton JE. Silicone gel sheeting for the prevention and management of evolving hypertrophic and keloid scars. Dermatol Surg 1995;21:947-951
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC3996787/. Last Accessed June 2019
https://www.asds.net/skin-experts/skin-treatments/punch-grafting-for-scars. Last Accessed June 2019
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC5965337/. Last Accessed June 2019

Wear your scars with confidence

dermatixmy_approver — Tue, 28 May 2019 10:30:26 +0000

Wear your scars with confidence dermatixmy_approver Tue, 05/28/2019 - 18:30

Wear your scars with confidence

Everyone has scars: Big, small, old and new. Some people are more prone to scarring and may get it quite often. Even the smallest of wounds can lead to a scar that doesn’t go away for years. Do you find yourself holding back because you’re afraid of scarring? Keep reading to learn how to not let scars affect your confidence.

When you get a cut, the first thing to do is to stop the bleeding. Press down on the wound with a clean cloth or tissue, and if it is on your arm or leg, position the limb higher than your heart to reduce blood flow. If bleeding does not stop, you should immediately go to the hospital. You should also go to the hospital if the wound is deep or gaping open, has dirt or debris that won't come out, feels numb, is caused by an animal or human bite, or if you have not had a tetanus shot in the past five years.¹

If your cut is minor enough to be treated at home by yourself, continue by cleaning the wound with a mild soap and water, taking care to rinse the soap out to prevent irritation. Once the wound is cleaned, apply an antibiotic ointment and wrap a bandage over it to prevent infection. Be sure to change your bandage daily until the wound closes.¹

Once your wound closes, you should stop applying the antibiotic ointment as that is only useful for protecting open wounds, and it isn't a scar treatment. From this point forward, you should use a topical scar treatment product such as Dermatix^® Ultra instead. When a scar is still fresh, your body is still actively working to repair your skin underneath, so this is when scar reduction treatments will be the most effective.

Dermatix^® Ultra supports this repair process by using CPX Silicone technology to create a seal around your scar, preventing infection and stopping your body from over-producing collagen that can accumulate into a raised scar, while its Vitamin C Ester actively works to reduce discolouration in your scar tissue.²

To prevent the new scar tissue that's being formed from darkening, you need to protect it from direct sunlight.³ Before heading out or engaging in outdoor activities, be sure to apply sunscreen to guard against scar darkening.

So while you can't avoid the occasional accident during your favourite activities, with Dermatix^® Ultra you can live confidently without worrying about scars!

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Sources

https://www.webmd.com/first-aid/bleeding-cuts-wounds. Last Accessed June 2019
Farris PK. Topical vitamin C: a useful agent for treating photoaging and other dermatologic conditions. Dermatol Surg. 2005 Jul;31(7 Pt 2):814-7;discussion 818
http://www.assh.org/handcare/procedures-and-treatment/scar-management. Last Accessed June 2019