Tension reduction and fixation
When the wound tissue is defective and the suture tension is high, 3-6 months after suture removal, the tension-reducing seamless 3M adhesive tape should be used for tension-reducing fixation to prevent the scar from expanding.
Taboos and drugs
In the process of scar healing, if there are obvious symptoms such as hyperplasia, redness and itching, children should avoid spicy food and alcoholic drinks. Topical use of Kangruibao, asiaticoside and other drugs can soften scars, or use silica gel such as scar and golden scar to inhibit proliferation. Remember to prevent children from scratching, so as not to aggravate hyperplasia.
Compression therapy
For the scars protruding from the surface of limbs, compression therapy can be used. Stick silicone sheets (Meipihu, Xianka, Scar Enemy, etc.). ) and customized elastic underwear can effectively seal blood vessels, and the effect is better than that of laser or medicine, which is economical and practical.
In-vehicle injection
For children with genetic history of scar constitution, if keloids appear, hormone drugs can be considered for scar injection, but cytotoxic drugs (such as 5-fu 5 fluorouracil) should be avoided.
Patient care
Parents need to understand that the above drugs are not necessary for scars that heal well (no infection, no hyperplasia, no itching). Within 3-6 months, it will be a period of scar hyperplasia, which will be red and hard, but it will naturally become soft after this time. Therefore, please ask parents to take medication as appropriate, instead of waiting in line for outpatient service. After understanding this knowledge, you will be more comfortable with the scar problem!