{"id":81579,"date":"2018-09-12T14:00:47","date_gmt":"2018-09-12T06:00:47","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.pamper.my\/news\/?p=81579"},"modified":"2018-10-08T00:01:52","modified_gmt":"2018-10-07T16:01:52","slug":"5-myths-misconceptions-scar-treatment","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.pamper.my\/news\/beauty\/skin-care\/5-myths-misconceptions-scar-treatment\/","title":{"rendered":"5 Myths and Misconceptions About Scar Treatment"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"\" data-block=\"true\" data-editor=\"d2d59\" data-offset-key=\"eegj4-0-0\">\n<div class=\"public-DraftStyleDefault-block public-DraftStyleDefault-ltr\" data-offset-key=\"eegj4-0-0\"><span data-offset-key=\"eegj4-0-0\"><span data-text=\"true\">Acne is common but unpleasant because it affects your appearance. When acne heals, it may leave scars on your skin. People try to treat them in many ways based on some myths. Let\u2019s discover myths and misconceptions about acne scar treatment.<\/span><\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"\" data-block=\"true\" data-editor=\"d2d59\" data-offset-key=\"4tsqa-0-0\">\n<h3 class=\"public-DraftStyleDefault-block public-DraftStyleDefault-ltr\" data-offset-key=\"4tsqa-0-0\"><strong><span data-offset-key=\"4tsqa-0-0\"><span data-text=\"true\">Going out in the sun without protection can help improve the scar?<\/span><\/span><\/strong><\/h3>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"\" data-block=\"true\" data-editor=\"d2d59\" data-offset-key=\"a85ic-0-0\">\n<div class=\"public-DraftStyleDefault-block public-DraftStyleDefault-ltr\" data-offset-key=\"a85ic-0-0\"><span data-offset-key=\"a85ic-0-0\"><span data-text=\"true\"><strong>Misconception<\/strong>:<\/span><\/span><span data-offset-key=\"a85ic-0-1\"><span data-text=\"true\">\u00a0Some people think that sunlight can help with the acne scars. Exposing the scars to the sunlight can help the pink scars turn brown and blend in better.<\/span><\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"\" data-block=\"true\" data-editor=\"d2d59\" data-offset-key=\"4i926-0-0\">\n<div class=\"public-DraftStyleDefault-block public-DraftStyleDefault-ltr\" data-offset-key=\"4i926-0-0\"><span data-offset-key=\"4i926-0-0\">\u00a0<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"\" data-block=\"true\" data-editor=\"d2d59\" data-offset-key=\"9o7mo-0-0\">\n<div class=\"public-DraftStyleDefault-block public-DraftStyleDefault-ltr\" data-offset-key=\"9o7mo-0-0\"><span data-offset-key=\"9o7mo-0-0\"><span data-text=\"true\"><strong>Fact<\/strong>:<\/span><\/span><span data-offset-key=\"9o7mo-0-1\"><span data-text=\"true\">\u00a0<\/span><\/span><span class=\"complexword\"><span data-offset-key=\"9o7mo-1-0\"><span data-text=\"true\">However<\/span><\/span><\/span><span data-offset-key=\"9o7mo-2-0\"><span data-text=\"true\">, UV radiations from the sun can stimulate the melanocytes under the skin. This darkens the scar and slows the healing process. Going out in the sun can also increase the risk of sunburn and skin cancer.<\/span><\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"\" data-block=\"true\" data-editor=\"d2d59\" data-offset-key=\"26lqc-0-0\">\n<div class=\"public-DraftStyleDefault-block public-DraftStyleDefault-ltr\" data-offset-key=\"26lqc-0-0\"><span data-offset-key=\"26lqc-0-0\">\u00a0<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"\" data-block=\"true\" data-editor=\"d2d59\" data-offset-key=\"efsnb-0-0\">\n<div class=\"public-DraftStyleDefault-block public-DraftStyleDefault-ltr\" data-offset-key=\"efsnb-0-0\"><strong><span data-offset-key=\"efsnb-0-0\"><span data-text=\"true\">Solution: <\/span><\/span><\/strong><span data-offset-key=\"efsnb-0-1\"><span data-text=\"true\">You should protect your skin from the sun. Do not go out between 10 a.m. and 2 p.m. Before going out, put on sunscreen with SPF 30 or higher. The longer you stay in the sun, the higher SPF your sunscreen needs. <\/span><\/span><span class=\"hardreadability\"><span data-offset-key=\"efsnb-1-0\"><span data-text=\"true\">Also, choose broad-spectrum sunscreen since this type can help protect your skin against both UVA and UVB<\/span><\/span><\/span><span data-offset-key=\"efsnb-2-0\"><span data-text=\"true\">. <\/span><\/span><span class=\"hardreadability\"><span data-offset-key=\"efsnb-3-0\"><span data-text=\"true\">And because sunscreen cannot protect your skin 100%, you should wear long-sleeved shirt, long pants, mask, and hat if you go under the sun<\/span><\/span><\/span><span data-offset-key=\"efsnb-4-0\"><span data-text=\"true\">.<\/span><\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"\" data-block=\"true\" data-editor=\"d2d59\" data-offset-key=\"9klpv-0-0\">\n<h3 class=\"public-DraftStyleDefault-block public-DraftStyleDefault-ltr\" data-offset-key=\"9klpv-0-0\"><strong><span data-offset-key=\"9klpv-0-0\"><span data-text=\"true\">Applying vitamin E on the scar can help it fade?<\/span><\/span><\/strong><\/h3>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"\" data-block=\"true\" data-editor=\"d2d59\" data-offset-key=\"1l86j-0-0\">\n<div class=\"public-DraftStyleDefault-block public-DraftStyleDefault-ltr\" data-offset-key=\"1l86j-0-0\"><span data-offset-key=\"1l86j-0-0\"><span data-text=\"true\"><strong>Misconception:<\/strong> <\/span><\/span><span data-offset-key=\"1l86j-0-1\"><span data-text=\"true\">Vitamin E can help the scars heal faster and better.<\/span><\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"\" data-block=\"true\" data-editor=\"d2d59\" data-offset-key=\"debee-0-0\">\n<div class=\"public-DraftStyleDefault-block public-DraftStyleDefault-ltr\" data-offset-key=\"debee-0-0\"><span data-offset-key=\"debee-0-0\">\u00a0<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"\" data-block=\"true\" data-editor=\"d2d59\" data-offset-key=\"ch330-0-0\">\n<div class=\"public-DraftStyleDefault-block public-DraftStyleDefault-ltr\" data-offset-key=\"ch330-0-0\"><strong><span data-offset-key=\"ch330-0-0\"><span data-text=\"true\">Fact: <\/span><\/span><\/strong><span data-offset-key=\"ch330-0-1\"><span data-text=\"true\">Applying vitamin E <\/span><\/span><span class=\"adverb\"><span data-offset-key=\"ch330-1-0\"><span data-text=\"true\">directly<\/span><\/span><\/span><span data-offset-key=\"ch330-2-0\"><span data-text=\"true\"> on the scar does not help in the cosmetic appearance of scars. This action even hinders the healing process and leads to contact dermatitis.<\/span><\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"\" data-block=\"true\" data-editor=\"d2d59\" data-offset-key=\"74tjd-0-0\">\n<div class=\"public-DraftStyleDefault-block public-DraftStyleDefault-ltr\" data-offset-key=\"74tjd-0-0\"><span data-offset-key=\"74tjd-0-0\">\u00a0<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"\" data-block=\"true\" data-editor=\"d2d59\" data-offset-key=\"91kt2-0-0\">\n<div class=\"public-DraftStyleDefault-block public-DraftStyleDefault-ltr\" data-offset-key=\"91kt2-0-0\"><span class=\"veryhardreadability\"><strong><span data-offset-key=\"91kt2-0-0\"><span data-text=\"true\">Solution: <\/span><\/span><\/strong><span data-offset-key=\"91kt2-0-1\"><span data-text=\"true\">You can try some nutrients that <\/span><\/span><\/span><span class=\"passivevoice\"><span data-offset-key=\"91kt2-1-0\"><span data-text=\"true\">are proven<\/span><\/span><\/span><span class=\"veryhardreadability\"><span data-offset-key=\"91kt2-2-0\"><span data-text=\"true\"> to help improve scars such as vitamin C. Vitamin C is an antioxidant that can help speed wound healing and reduce scars<\/span><\/span><\/span><span data-offset-key=\"91kt2-3-0\"><span data-text=\"true\">.<\/span><\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"\" data-block=\"true\" data-editor=\"d2d59\" data-offset-key=\"7c6i1-0-0\">\n<h3 class=\"public-DraftStyleDefault-block public-DraftStyleDefault-ltr\" data-offset-key=\"7c6i1-0-0\"><strong><span data-offset-key=\"7c6i1-0-0\"><span data-text=\"true\">Exposing the scar to the air can promote the healing process?<\/span><\/span><\/strong><\/h3>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"\" data-block=\"true\" data-editor=\"d2d59\" data-offset-key=\"2fgmu-0-0\">\n<div class=\"public-DraftStyleDefault-block public-DraftStyleDefault-ltr\" data-offset-key=\"2fgmu-0-0\"><strong><span data-offset-key=\"2fgmu-0-0\"><span data-text=\"true\">Misconception: <\/span><\/span><\/strong><span data-offset-key=\"2fgmu-0-1\"><span data-text=\"true\">Let the scars air out can help they heal better.<\/span><\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"\" data-block=\"true\" data-editor=\"d2d59\" data-offset-key=\"eved1-0-0\">\n<div class=\"public-DraftStyleDefault-block public-DraftStyleDefault-ltr\" data-offset-key=\"eved1-0-0\"><span data-offset-key=\"eved1-0-0\">\u00a0<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"\" data-block=\"true\" data-editor=\"d2d59\" data-offset-key=\"bbba-0-0\">\n<div class=\"public-DraftStyleDefault-block public-DraftStyleDefault-ltr\" data-offset-key=\"bbba-0-0\"><span class=\"hardreadability\"><strong><span data-offset-key=\"bbba-0-0\"><span data-text=\"true\">Fact:<\/span><\/span><\/strong><span data-offset-key=\"bbba-0-1\"><span data-text=\"true\">\u00a0Covering the scars instead of exposing can help protect them from dirt, bacteria, irritations and keep it hydrated<\/span><\/span><\/span><span data-offset-key=\"bbba-1-0\"><span data-text=\"true\">. The scars can heal better when you moist it <\/span><\/span><span class=\"adverb\"><span data-offset-key=\"bbba-2-0\"><span data-text=\"true\">properly<\/span><\/span><\/span><span data-offset-key=\"bbba-3-0\"><span data-text=\"true\">.<\/span><\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"\" data-block=\"true\" data-editor=\"d2d59\" data-offset-key=\"1ijg-0-0\">\n<div class=\"public-DraftStyleDefault-block public-DraftStyleDefault-ltr\" data-offset-key=\"1ijg-0-0\"><span data-offset-key=\"1ijg-0-0\">\u00a0<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"\" data-block=\"true\" data-editor=\"d2d59\" data-offset-key=\"54arr-0-0\">\n<div class=\"public-DraftStyleDefault-block public-DraftStyleDefault-ltr\" data-offset-key=\"54arr-0-0\"><strong><span data-offset-key=\"54arr-0-0\"><span data-text=\"true\">Solution: <\/span><\/span><\/strong><span data-offset-key=\"54arr-0-1\"><span data-text=\"true\">Cover acne scars with a medical bandage. You can also use an antibiotic cream to keep it clean and hydrated.<\/span><\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"\" data-block=\"true\" data-editor=\"d2d59\" data-offset-key=\"df6kt-0-0\">\n<h3 class=\"public-DraftStyleDefault-block public-DraftStyleDefault-ltr\" data-offset-key=\"df6kt-0-0\"><strong><span data-offset-key=\"df6kt-0-0\"><span data-text=\"true\">All scars will fade over time without treatment?<\/span><\/span><\/strong><\/h3>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"\" data-block=\"true\" data-editor=\"d2d59\" data-offset-key=\"jlki-0-0\">\n<div class=\"public-DraftStyleDefault-block public-DraftStyleDefault-ltr\" data-offset-key=\"jlki-0-0\"><strong><span data-offset-key=\"jlki-0-0\"><span data-text=\"true\">Misconception: <\/span><\/span><\/strong><span data-offset-key=\"jlki-0-1\"><span data-text=\"true\">You do not need to treat scars. They will disappear over time themselves.<\/span><\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"\" data-block=\"true\" data-editor=\"d2d59\" data-offset-key=\"fjkvk-0-0\">\n<div class=\"public-DraftStyleDefault-block public-DraftStyleDefault-ltr\" data-offset-key=\"fjkvk-0-0\"><span data-offset-key=\"fjkvk-0-0\">\u00a0<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"\" data-block=\"true\" data-editor=\"d2d59\" data-offset-key=\"c8geu-0-0\">\n<div class=\"public-DraftStyleDefault-block public-DraftStyleDefault-ltr\" data-offset-key=\"c8geu-0-0\"><span class=\"hardreadability\"><strong><span data-offset-key=\"c8geu-0-0\"><span data-text=\"true\">Fact: <\/span><\/span><\/strong><span data-offset-key=\"c8geu-0-1\"><span data-text=\"true\">Keloid scars, hypertrophic scars, and scars left after infected acne may not heal if you do not apply special treatment<\/span><\/span><\/span><span data-offset-key=\"c8geu-1-0\"><span data-text=\"true\">.<\/span><\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"\" data-block=\"true\" data-editor=\"d2d59\" data-offset-key=\"2unh8-0-0\">\n<div class=\"public-DraftStyleDefault-block public-DraftStyleDefault-ltr\" data-offset-key=\"2unh8-0-0\"><span data-offset-key=\"2unh8-0-0\">\u00a0<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"\" data-block=\"true\" data-editor=\"d2d59\" data-offset-key=\"77t4d-0-0\">\n<div class=\"public-DraftStyleDefault-block public-DraftStyleDefault-ltr\" data-offset-key=\"77t4d-0-0\"><span class=\"hardreadability\"><strong><span data-offset-key=\"77t4d-0-0\"><span data-text=\"true\">Solution: <\/span><\/span><\/strong><span data-offset-key=\"77t4d-0-1\"><span data-text=\"true\">Some types of scars do not fade over time, but treatment such as surgery, or light therapy can help they become less visible<\/span><\/span><\/span><span data-offset-key=\"77t4d-1-0\"><span data-text=\"true\">.<\/span><\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"\" data-block=\"true\" data-editor=\"d2d59\" data-offset-key=\"9q8j6-0-0\">\n<h3 class=\"public-DraftStyleDefault-block public-DraftStyleDefault-ltr\" data-offset-key=\"9q8j6-0-0\"><strong><span data-offset-key=\"9q8j6-0-0\"><span data-text=\"true\">Picking at scabs can <\/span><\/span><span class=\"complexword\"><span data-offset-key=\"9q8j6-1-0\"><span data-text=\"true\">minimize<\/span><\/span><\/span><span data-offset-key=\"9q8j6-2-0\"><span data-text=\"true\"> the scar?<\/span><\/span><\/strong><\/h3>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"\" data-block=\"true\" data-editor=\"d2d59\" data-offset-key=\"7dhlc-0-0\">\n<div class=\"public-DraftStyleDefault-block public-DraftStyleDefault-ltr\" data-offset-key=\"7dhlc-0-0\"><span class=\"hardreadability\"><strong><span data-offset-key=\"7dhlc-0-0\"><span data-text=\"true\">Misconception: <\/span><\/span><\/strong><span data-offset-key=\"7dhlc-0-1\"><span data-text=\"true\">You may think that picking at the scabs can help the acne heal faster and <\/span><\/span><\/span><span class=\"complexword\"><span data-offset-key=\"7dhlc-1-0\"><span data-text=\"true\">minimize<\/span><\/span><\/span><span class=\"hardreadability\"><span data-offset-key=\"7dhlc-2-0\"><span data-text=\"true\"> scars<\/span><\/span><\/span><span data-offset-key=\"7dhlc-3-0\"><span data-text=\"true\">.<\/span><\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"\" data-block=\"true\" data-editor=\"d2d59\" data-offset-key=\"4mag1-0-0\">\n<div class=\"public-DraftStyleDefault-block public-DraftStyleDefault-ltr\" data-offset-key=\"4mag1-0-0\"><span data-offset-key=\"4mag1-0-0\">\u00a0<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"\" data-block=\"true\" data-editor=\"d2d59\" data-offset-key=\"78g3s-0-0\">\n<div class=\"public-DraftStyleDefault-block public-DraftStyleDefault-ltr\" data-offset-key=\"78g3s-0-0\"><span data-offset-key=\"78g3s-0-0\"><span data-text=\"true\"><strong>Fact<\/strong>:<\/span><\/span><span data-offset-key=\"78g3s-0-1\"><span data-text=\"true\">\u00a0After you pick a pimple, your body starts to heal the wound. White blood cells go to the affected area and attack bacteria. Red blood cells, fibrin create a blood clot at the wound and after that scabs <\/span><\/span><span class=\"passivevoice\"><span data-offset-key=\"78g3s-1-0\"><span data-text=\"true\">are formed<\/span><\/span><\/span><span data-offset-key=\"78g3s-2-0\"><span data-text=\"true\">. If you pick at the scabs, you may open the wound again, expose it to dirt and bacteria. This can cause large and severe scars.<\/span><\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"\" data-block=\"true\" data-editor=\"d2d59\" data-offset-key=\"4im6i-0-0\">\n<div class=\"public-DraftStyleDefault-block public-DraftStyleDefault-ltr\" data-offset-key=\"4im6i-0-0\"><span data-offset-key=\"4im6i-0-0\">\u00a0<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"\" data-block=\"true\" data-editor=\"d2d59\" data-offset-key=\"ab9ql-0-0\">\n<div class=\"public-DraftStyleDefault-block public-DraftStyleDefault-ltr\" data-offset-key=\"ab9ql-0-0\"><span data-offset-key=\"ab9ql-0-0\"><span data-text=\"true\"><strong>Solution:<\/strong> <\/span><\/span><span data-offset-key=\"ab9ql-0-1\"><span data-text=\"true\">Do not pick at scabs. Let them heal <\/span><\/span><span class=\"adverb\"><span data-offset-key=\"ab9ql-1-0\"><span data-text=\"true\">naturally<\/span><\/span><\/span><span data-offset-key=\"ab9ql-2-0\"><span data-text=\"true\">, then they will go away after a few days.<\/span><\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"\" data-block=\"true\" data-editor=\"d2d59\" data-offset-key=\"1a7ug-0-0\">\n<div class=\"public-DraftStyleDefault-block public-DraftStyleDefault-ltr\" data-offset-key=\"1a7ug-0-0\"><span data-offset-key=\"1a7ug-0-0\">\u00a0<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"\" data-block=\"true\" data-editor=\"d2d59\" data-offset-key=\"4hf6m-0-0\">\n<div class=\"public-DraftStyleDefault-block public-DraftStyleDefault-ltr\" data-offset-key=\"4hf6m-0-0\"><span data-offset-key=\"4hf6m-0-0\"><span data-text=\"true\">Treating acne scars is always one of the most distressing issues in acne treatment. <\/span><\/span><span class=\"complexword\"><span data-offset-key=\"4hf6m-1-0\"><span data-text=\"true\">However<\/span><\/span><\/span><span class=\"hardreadability\"><span data-offset-key=\"4hf6m-2-0\"><span data-text=\"true\">, you should follow the <\/span><\/span><\/span><span class=\"adverb\"><span data-offset-key=\"4hf6m-3-0\"><span data-text=\"true\">medically<\/span><\/span><\/span><span class=\"hardreadability\"><span data-offset-key=\"4hf6m-4-0\"><span data-text=\"true\"> proven methods for safe and effective healing process<\/span><\/span><\/span><span data-offset-key=\"4hf6m-5-0\"><span data-text=\"true\">.<\/span><\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"\" data-block=\"true\" data-editor=\"d2d59\" data-offset-key=\"7l2ns-0-0\">\n<div class=\"public-DraftStyleDefault-block public-DraftStyleDefault-ltr\" data-offset-key=\"7l2ns-0-0\"><span data-offset-key=\"7l2ns-0-0\">\u00a0<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"\" data-block=\"true\" data-editor=\"d2d59\" data-offset-key=\"9mrj3-0-0\">\n<div class=\"public-DraftStyleDefault-block public-DraftStyleDefault-ltr\" data-offset-key=\"9mrj3-0-0\"><em>Source: Article contributed by\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/hellodoktor.com\/\" target=\"_blank\">hellodoktor.com<\/a>.<\/em><\/div>\n<div class=\"public-DraftStyleDefault-block public-DraftStyleDefault-ltr\" data-offset-key=\"9mrj3-0-0\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"public-DraftStyleDefault-block public-DraftStyleDefault-ltr\" data-offset-key=\"9mrj3-0-0\"><strong>Read also:\u00a0Can Birth Control Pills Improve Acne?<\/strong><\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Acne is common but unpleasant because it affects your appearance. When acne heals, it may leave scars on your skin. People try to treat them in many ways based on some myths. Let\u2019s discover myths and misconceptions about acne scar treatment. Going out in the sun without protection can help improve the scar? 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