Like all scars, keloid scars appear as a result of damage inflicted on the skin such as cuts, abrasions, piercings, acne, and chickenpox. However, what makes them different is that they are the only scar capable of expanding beyond their original boundary.

As a result, most people seek to treat keloid scars before they get out of control, but choosing the right form of treatment can be difficult especially when surgery can be both expensive and ineffective. However, to assist you in weighing up your options we have collated an expert analysis of the most common alternative solutions available.

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 silicone scar gels a preferred option to scar sheeting as this method does not result in a loss of contact with the scar tissue.

NATURAL KELOID SCAR TREATMENT OPTIONS

Recent studies have uncovered a series of natural ingredients that have proven themselves extremely effective in both the reduction and daily management of 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 demonstrated their striking ability to minimize mast cell degranulation and histamine release which is vital in reducing the discomfort, itching, and irritation caused by keloid scars. Findings have also demonstrated the benefits of Elder Tree (Sambucus nigra L.) extracts, showing them to contain a wealth of natural anti-inflammatory properties that are exemplary in their ability to decrease vascular permeability.