Scar Reduction

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I have just finished watching X-factor, all those good looking scar free superstar wannabes.

I can’t help feeling the pangs of jealousy and irritation at the sight of the lucky ones on the television. It got me thinking so I had to put a few words down. Most of the contestants are obviously very talented (they need to be to get past Simon Cowell) but one thing dawned on me more than anything. That was how important self belief and confidence is in everything we do as human beings.

Even the X-factor contestants have crises of confidence which adversely influences their performance. If they have problems with confidence then it’s not really a surprise that the rest of us do, especially if a person is having to live with scarring that affects their appearances.

When we look around in our own communities we see people that have to deal with horrific injuries, even more so with soldiers returning from warzones. When I think of how traumatising it is live with such injuries I have nothing but admiration and respect for anyone in that situation.  When you have no choice over the way you look due to scars, to a large degree you then just have to get on with it!  That’s easier for some more than for others.  This is where confidence plays a huge role.  The more resilience you have, the more able you are to deal with the difficulties life throws at you. Feeling comfortable in your own skin and being at ease with the way you look is what most people strive towards. Some people achieve it, but many do not.

What I’m trying to say is that regardless of how you look, having confidence can help to overcome self doubt. Sometimes this is the starting place when dealing with the effects of scarring on self image and belief.

Building your confidence is the key ingredient to achieving your desires in life, have faith in yourself, believe and anything is possible.

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With all the different scar reduction products available online, I thought I would try and bring a little clarity to the whole picture. I have found it confusing, to say the least when trying to decide what approach and what product to consider.

I read about this cream, that oil and that the best thing is silicone patches. To be honest, I’ve read positive things about all the different types of approaches. I’ve also heard less favourable things too.

The general feeling and understanding that I have arrived at is that most products are reasonably safe if they’re not abused or over used. The effectiveness of the different products varies dramatically and as with all things, some products seem to suite some people more than others. The type of problem to be addressed will also dictate your choice.

There are certain product properties that are considered to be essential to its effectiveness. The ability to reduce inflammation which is created when skin is damaged and contributes to scar formation. To hydrate the site as damaged skin loses moisture more quickly. Cover the scar. This may be best achieved by using silicone sheets which are considered by the medical profession to be the ‘gold standard’ in scar reduction. How silicone sheets work is still not clearly understood but it is believed that they hydrate, they are anti-inflammatory, allow breathing and provide warmth which helps to stimulate the regeneration process. Silicone sheets also help to reduce the movement and stretching of a scar which, in excess is counter productive to healing. Gentle massage also helps as it can break up the scar tissue and again aid regeneration.

As hydration is seen as crucial to scar reduction, the use of silicone sheeting with a quality cream that hydrates and  is easily absorbed is considered to be extremely effective.

Hopefully I have helped to clarify some of the factors important in scar reduction and removal products. When researching for yourself, it’s always prudent to seek information that is objective and gives the pros and cons of any product.

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Copper peptide is a compound that consists of a peptide protein that has bound to copper. Peptides are proteins that are organised and identified in different classes according to how they are produced.

The peptides that are present in skin regeneration are naturally produced in the body in a response to tissue damage.

The use of copper peptides for skin regeneration was discovered in the 1970’s by Dr Pickart. They were found to be very effective in healing wounds and skin lesions.

The use of this compound in scar reduction has been around for many years. Many people have found it to be very effective in reducing the visual effects of scars. It is also used after surgery to reduce the formation of scars. The compound helps to regulate the production of collagen that is responsible for scar tissue development and enables the body to produce more regular collagen that is present in normal skin production.

They are used in a method that is known as consistent skin exfoliation and therefore remove the top layers of skin are removed which in theory will remove any scars and allow the production of healthy skin below. This process is also very effective for the removal of skin tags, moles and blemishes.

Copper peptides are also widely used as an anti-aging product and help with tightening facial skin, increase skin elasticity, tone, thickness and tone.

This compound is hailed by many and understandably so. It can be effective when used properly and make a difference to peoples lives. A word of caution is always needed when trying to fool nature, while copper peptides have many advantages, over use can actually leave skin damaged.

There are numerous products available online that contain the copper peptides compound. These are all based on the patents of Dr Pickart.

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