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Scar 101

How are scars formed?

 

Scars are usually formed from a trauma or injury. This can be the result of surgery, a burn or an accident. Anything that causes the skin to break will cause a scar, and in some people the scars will get better. In a large proportion of people, the scars will remain red and raised and these need to be treated with a safe effective product that is clinically proven work. Some people heal slower than others and they are more likely to get scars.

​What are the different types of scars?

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ATROPHIC SCARS
These scars are usually indented and result from acne or chicken pox. These scars are notoriously difficult to treat and most of the non-medical grade silicone gels on the market will not be effective against these scars. 

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BURN SCARS

The majority of burns will cause scars as they tend to heal slower than most other types of wounds. Burn scars are actually hypertrophic scars. Early treatment is recommended and the use of silicone scar gel plus massage normally produces the best outcome.

HYPERTROPHIC SCARS
The majority of people that scar develop Hypertrophic scars. These are red and raised, generally along the length of the injury.

 

KELOIDS
Keloids are a different type of scar to the above and tend to be harder to treat. Keloids are normally formed after a trauma or wound, but spread away from the original wound. Very light skin and very dark skin tend to be more prone to Keloids and it is believed to be a genetic link to the formation of keloids.

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If the scar is still red and raised after 2 weeks then the medical grade silicone scar gel should be used to reduce the redness and flatten the scars. It is critical if the patients scar easily or have family members that scar. Early use of medical grade silicone gel as soon as the skin has healed has been clinically proven to prevent scar formation.

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Important Tips:

 

  • All scars get worse in the sun. As humans, it’s difficult to completely avoid the sun so do your best and always apply SPF30+ sunscreen and/or cover your score as much as possible if concerned with your scar.

  • As well as using ScarMD® Scar Gel & Spray, massage the scar with a simple moisturizing cream. Use a simple cream with no perfumes or additives in.

  • Don’t massage ScarMD® Scar Gel & Spray into the area. Apply a thin layer and leave it to dry.

  • If you have a history of scarring then use ScarMD® Scar Gel & Spray as soon as the wound has healed. Early use of ScarMD® Scar Gel has been proven to reduce the chance of scars developing by up to 60%.5

  • If you think that you have a Keloid scar then speak to a Dermatologist, Plastic Surgeon or Scar Specialist, who will advise the best combination treatments to use with ScarMD® Scar Gel & Spray.

Stretch Mark 101

Stretch Mark 101

How are Stretch Marks Formed?

 

Stretch Marks, or Stria Distensae in the medical community, a natural skin condition afflicting both men and women. Thankfully, stretch marks rarely cause serious health issues; however, those of us with stretch marks know very well the stress, psychological harm and discomfort stretch marks pose. While the exact cause of how or why stretch marks develop is undergoing extensive research, the factors that cause these unsightly marks are still poorly understood. Various theories exist, ranging from rapid stretching of the dermis (i.e. rapid weight gain during pregnancy or body building), growth spurts during puberty in adolescents, increase in certain hormones, others pose genetics may play a role and some scientists even propose stretch marks can result from infection.

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Naturally women try to avoid them, investing a lot of time, energy and money to prevent and treat stretch marks. Our mission here at AIM Medical® is to provide women and men the best, highest quality and most effective scar prevention and therapy products, restoring your confidence and your skin.

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PREGNANCY

PREGNANCY

pregnancy stretch mark

RAPID WEIGHT GAIN

RAPID WEIGHT GAIN

rapid weight gain stretch mark

PUBERTY

PUBERTY

puberty stretch mark

FAMILY HISTORY

FAMILY HISTORY

family history stretch mark

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​Uncontrollable Risk Factors:

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  • Skin Type – your risk is higher if you have fair skin

  • Family History – your risk is higher if stretch marks run in your family

  • Prior History – your risk is higher if you had prior stretch marks during puberty

 

Controllable Risk Factors:

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  • Dermis Hydration State: – the overall health of the dermis significantly impacts your risk of stretch marks

  • Weight Gain – your risk is lower if you avoid excessive weight gain during pregnancy

  • Hydration – your risk is lower if you drink eight glasses of water each day

Eczema 101

Eczema 101

What is Eczema?

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Eczema (also known as Atopic Dermatitis) is inflammation of the skin, typically characterized by itchiness, redness and a rash. It's common in children but can occur at any age. Atopic dermatitis is long lasting (chronic) and tends to flare periodically. It may be accompanied by asthma or hay fever.

Cause, Diagnosis and Cure

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The cause of eczema is unknown but is presumed to be a combination of genetic and environmental factors. In some children, food allergies may play a role in causing eczema. Healthy skin helps retain moisture and protects you from bacteria, irritants and allergens. Eczema is related to a gene variation that affects the skin's ability to provide this protection. This allows your skin to be affected by environmental factors, irritants and allergens.

Hand Eczema

Hand Eczema

Leg Eczema

Leg Eczema

Infantile Atopic Dermatitis

Infantile Atopic Dermatitis

Toe Eczema

Toe Eczema

Arm Eczema

Arm Eczema

Diagnosis of eczema is based mostly on the history and physical examination. In uncertain cases, skin biopsy may be taken for a histopathologic diagnosis of dermatitis. Those with eczema may be especially prone to misdiagnosis of food allergies.

 

No cure has been found for eczema. But treatments and self-care measures can relieve itching and prevent new outbreaks. Treatment of atopic dermatitis is typically with moisturizers and steroid creams. Non-steroid creams are always preferred given the potentially severe side effects caused by steroid. Antibiotics may be required if there are signs of skin infection. Contact dermatitis is typically treated by avoiding the allergen or irritant.

Management

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Majority of the eczema treatments aim to control symptoms by reducing inflammation and relieving itching.

 

Lifestyle

Bathing once or more a day is recommended, usually for five to ten minutes in warm water. Soaps should be avoided, as they tend to strip the skin of natural oils and lead to excessive dryness. There has not been adequate evaluation of changing the diet to reduce eczema. There is some evidence that infants with an established egg allergy may have a reduction in symptoms if eggs are eliminated from their diets.

 

Moisturizers

Evidence indicates that moisturizing agents (emollients) may reduce eczema severity and lead to fewer flares. Some moisturizers or barrier creams may reduce irritation in occupational irritant eczema, a skin disease that can affect people in jobs that regularly come into contact with water, detergents, chemicals or other irritants. Some emollients may reduce the number of flares in people with dermatitis.

 

Medications

If symptoms are well controlled with moisturizers, steroids may only be required when flares occur. Corticosteroids are effective in controlling and suppressing symptoms in most cases. Once daily use is generally enough. While these usually bring about rapid improvements, they have greater side effects.

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When eczema is severe and does not respond to other forms of treatment, systemic immunosuppressants are sometimes used. Immunosuppressants can cause significant side effects and some require regular blood tests. The most commonly used are ciclosporin, azathioprine, and methotrexate.

 

Long term use of topical steroids may result in skin atrophy, stria, telangiectasia. Their use on delicate skin (face or groin) is therefore typically with caution.

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Light therapy

Light therapy using ultraviolet light has tentative support but the quality of the evidence is not very good. A number of different types of light may be used including UVA and UVB; in some forms of treatment, light sensitive chemicals such as psoralen are also used. Overexposure to ultraviolet light carries its own risks, particularly that of skin cancer.

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Seborrhoea 101

Seborrhoea 101

What is Seborrhoea?

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Seborrhoea (Seborrhoeic Dermatitis) is a long-term skin disorder. Symptoms include red, scaly, greasy, itchy, and inflamed skin. Areas of the skin rich in oil-producing glands are often affected including the scalp, face, and chest. It can result in social or self-esteem problems. In babies, when the scalp is primarily involved, it is called cradle cap. Dandruff is a milder form of the condition without inflammation.

Face Seborrheic Dermatitis
Head Seborrhoeic Dermatitis
Hair Seborrhoea

Symptoms and Causes

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Seborrhoea's symptoms appear gradually, and usually the first signs are flaky skin and scalp. Symptoms occur most commonly anywhere on the skin of the scalp, behind the ears, on the face, and in areas where the skin folds. Flakes may be yellow, white or grayish. Redness and flaking may also occur on the skin near the eyelashes, on the forehead, around the sides of the nose, on the chest, and on the upper back.

 

In more severe cases, yellowish to reddish scaly pimples appear along the hairline, behind the ears, in the ear canal, on the eyebrows, on the bridge of the nose, around the nose, on the chest, and on the upper back. Commonly, patients experience mild redness, scaly skin lesions and in some cases hair loss. Other symptoms include patchy scaling or thick crusts on the scalp, red, greasy skin covered with flaky white or yellow scales, itching, soreness and yellow or white scales that may attach to the hair shaft. Seborrhoeic dermatitis can occur in infants younger than three months and it causes a thick, oily, yellowish crust around the hairline and on the scalp. Itching is not common among infants. Frequently, a stubborn diaper rash accompanies the scalp rash.

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The cause of seborrhoeic dermatitis has not been fully clarified. The condition is thought to be due to a local inflammatory response to over-colonization by Malassezia fungi species in sebum-producing skin areas including the scalp, face, chest, back, underarms, and groin. Although Malassezia appears to be the central predisposing factor in seborrhoeic dermatitis, it is thought that other factors are necessary for the presence of Malassezia to result in the pathology characteristic of the condition. This is based on the fact that summer growth of Malassezia in the skin alone do not result in seborrhoeic dermatitis. Besides antifungals, the effectiveness of anti-inflammatory drugs, which reduce inflammation, and antiandrogens, which reduce sebum production, provide further insights into the pathophysiology of seborrhoeic dermatitis. In addition to the presence of Malassezia, genetic, environmental, hormonal, and immune-system factors are necessary for and/or modulate the expression of seborrhoeic dermatitis.

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Management

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Proper medications are able to reduce symptoms of seborrhoeic dermatitis. These include certain antifungals, anti-inflammatory agents like corticosteroids and nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs, antiandrogens, and antihistamines, among others.

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Long term use of topical steroids may result in skin atrophy, stria, telangiectasia. Their use on delicate skin (face or groin) is therefore typically with caution.

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