Keloids: find out how to prevent the growth of scars

The expert explains how beta therapy and other techniques can prevent the appearance of keloids in scars due to injury or surgery

After a skin injury, caused by an injury or surgery, a scar often appears. However, there are cases where the growth of scar tissue does not stop there, and this is how it occurs keloid. This dermatological condition occurs due to excessive collagen production and is very easy to recognize.

“If you have a scar from a previous surgery or a lesion that has developed into a coarser shape, which sometimes itches, burns, or hurts, a thicker, taller scar, it’s called a keloid,” explains the Dr. Haryson Guanaes de Lima, graduated from the Faculty of Medicine of Jundiaí.

Additionally, keloids generally extend beyond the boundaries of the original wound, appearing raised, firm, and, in some cases, darker than the surrounding skin. Dr. Haryson, clinical director of the Orion Medical Institute, explains that it is impossible to predict the appearance of a keloid, but you can prevent it.

It is important for everyone to follow these precautions, as abnormal scar growth can affect anyone, although it is more common in Asian or black skin. Even people who have already had large scars and have not had the problem may experience it at another time.

Prevention and treatment

Preventing keloids 100% can be difficult, as there is a strong genetic predisposition to their formation. However, some measures can reduce the risk in case of injury or surgery. See Dr. Haryson’s advice:

• Hygiene: treat wounds appropriately, keeping them clean and protected. Avoid scratching or picking
• Protection: protect your skin from ultraviolet rays by using sunscreen, as excessive sun exposure can increase the risk of keloids
• Attention: If you notice signs of keloid formation, such as increased scar thickness, see a doctor immediately. Early treatment helps minimize the growth of scar tissue
• Guide: After surgery, follow your doctor’s instructions correctly, especially regarding rest and care of the surgical area, minimizing the risk of abnormal scarring

The doctor also suggests that people already aware of their predisposition to developing keloids should avoid injuries whenever possible. It is not recommended to get piercings or tattoos, for example, as they create scars.

Betatherapy

In addition to these simpler precautions, betatherapy can also be an indication when you already know of a predisposition and want to avoid keloids in a surgical scar. “This is radiation applied in small plaques over the scar, preferably by the third day after surgery,” says Dr. Haryson.

Beta radiation inhibits the growth of cells, including those responsible for the formation of excess scar tissue, promoting more controlled healing. It also reduces inflammation, helping to minimize the formation of unwanted scars.

Finally, in some situations, betatherapy can stimulate cell regeneration, helping to replace damaged cells with healthy ones. It is worth noting that beta therapy is a specialized procedure, which should be performed by trained healthcare professionals and only under medical advice.

According to the professional, the procedure is still expensive, however it is a good option to avoid keloids.

Source: Terra

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