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July 16, 2024
Scar treatments work best when you begin treating early—ideally within the first six months after getting the scar. However, this may not occur for various reasons, and old scars can stick around. While most scars should fade in pigment, size, and general visibility over time, everyone’s healing process is slightly different and many factors impact the long term appearance of scars.
A scar cream is unlikely to remove old scars fully, but scar creams may be able to improve the cosmetic appearance of old scars. The exact enhancements could include helping reduce pigmentation and smooth the texture of the scar. Here are some of the top effective scar creams for treating old scars.
Silicone sheets are a common scar treatment recommended to patients after surgery. They are widely available over the counter. Silicone gel has emerged as an alternative and at least one study showed that it provided satisfactory improvement in the cosmetic appearance of scars, including hypertrophic scars and keloids. It also is easy to apply and may be more comfortable than adhesive silicone sheets.
Vitamin D creams have shown early signs of providing possible benefits for scar treatment. Studies have demonstrated that Vitamin D may provide anti-inflammatory and anti-microbial benefits to the tissues and cells of the skin. This has the potential to help both healing and old scars. Additionally, Vitamin D is a common skincare ingredient and may help with general skin maintenance and cosmetic enhancement.
Collagen is a protein that is vital to the structure of our skin. When healing a wound or what will become a scar, the body has to create new collagen as part of the process. Applying collagen-based creams may help speed up this process. A study showed that it likely had positive effects on wound healing. It also likely works well with other treatments or topical medications a patient may be using during a surgical recovery.
Centella asiatica, also known as Indian Pennywort or Asiatic Pennywort, is a known medicinal plant. Several studies have shown that it may have beneficial effects on wound healing and scars. This includes potential anti-inflammatory and may help increase blood flow to the skin. It has shown promise in treating other skin conditions too.
Treating scars—especially old scars—is a challenging and often frustrating process. Scar Protocol uses a five-phase system that includes many scar-friendly ingredients such as silicone, tocopherol, retinol, Vitamin E, and Vitamin D. While best started early, scar protocol may provide some benefit to scars of any age. Patients should understand that scarring is difficult to treat and some scars may require more than topical treatments such as lasering or injections. Scar Protocol is specifically intended for use on post-surgery scars.
