A scar is the pinkish or light-brown patch of skin that grows in place where a wound or sore has emerged. A scar is composed of fibrous tissue which replaces healthy dermis. A scar is therefore, the skin's natural way of repairing itself from injury.

Every skin wound heals with the formation of scar tissue. Nonetheless, a scar's appearance may vary according to the extent of the lesion, the type of wound, and the individual's healing process.

Scar removal is a tricky subject because scar tissue is nothing like normal skin tissue. Scar tissue is more vulnerable to UV radiation and has no hair.

Factors affecting scar formation

There are at least 5 factors that influence a scars formation:

1) Wound size and depth.

2) Location of the injury on the body.

3) The blood supply to the affected area.

4) Age of individual affected with the wound.

5) Type of skin.

Scars are permanent. Nonetheless, a scar can be made less visible with natural scar therapy or surgically procedures.

Types of Scar Treatment

*Treatment Keloid Scars: Keloids are scars that extend the edge of a wound or incision. They appear when the body continues to produce fibrous collagen even after the wound has completely healed. This type of scar is more common in dark-skinned people and is usually treated using steroid medication.

*Hypertrophic scars treatment: These scars, unlike keloids, remain within the limits of the original wound. Most hypertrophic scars show improvement over time. This type of scar is usually treated with steroid application or, at times, surgical intervention.

*Treatment acne scars: Acne scars can be either depressed or raised. Raised acne scars are formed in those people who develop keloids while depressed acne scars form as a result of loss of skin tissue at the acne site. Most acne scars are treated with home remedies that are not very effective, however the two main treatment methods for acne scars are still surgical or topical.

*Silicone scar therapy: Silicone scar therapy is a medical procedure created to improve the appearance of scars. It is used primarily by plastic surgeons to treat post-op scars.

*Natural scar therapy: Natural scar therapy implies the use of all-natural products. Most of these products are created using emu oil, rosehip oil, or snail serum. These natural ingredients have proven effective in regenerating damaged skin tissue.