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Following are commonly
asked questions about skin, scars and tru-derm
Scar Cream with SPF10:
What
is skin?
What
causes scars?
What
is a scar?
What
are hypertrophic and keloidal scars?
What
are acne scars?
Can
exposure to the sun make my scars worse?
Will
my scar disappear completely?
Does
tru-derm Scar Cream have any side effects?
Can
children use tru-derm Scar Cream?
Is
tru-derm Scar Cream effective on all types
of scars?
How
long will it take until my scar becomes
less noticeable?
Do
I have to apply tru-derm Scar Cream daily?
How
long will a tube of tru-derm last?
Question:
What is skin?
Answer:
Skin is the body's largest
organ. It comprises approximately 15% of
total body weight and provides protection
from germs, radiation from the sun and dehydration.
Skin also provides protection for the internal
organs.
Skin is comprised of three
layers:
- The epidermis --
the outer layer
- The dermis -- the
middle layer that contains blood vessels,
nerves, and sweat glands
- The subcutaneous
- the innermost layer that contains blood
vessels and supporting structures.
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Question: What
causes scars?
Answer: Scars
are caused when healthy skin is injured
and at least one of its layers is damaged.
The healing process begins with bleeding,
and is continued as the body forms new tissue
fibers to close the wound. Tissues formed
by those fibers may form a scar. Some scars
are also formed by the presence of diseases
and infections.
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Question:
What is a scar?
Answer: A
scar is the mark that is left after a wound
or infection has healed. The appearance
of a scar can depend on location, age, the
severity of the injury, nutritional and
genetic status and the presence of infection
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Question: What
are hypertrophic and keloidal scars?
Answer: These
scars are thick, raised and usually darker
than normal skin color. Frequently, they
are both physically and psychologically
painful. Hypertrophic scars rise above the
surface of the skin, but stay within the
boundaries of the area that was injured.
Keloidal scars rise above the skin, but
extend beyond the injured area.
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Question: What
are acne scars?
Answer: Acne
scars are caused by acute or cystic acne.
Acne causes pockets of infection within
the skin. Depending on the depth of the
infection, the infected areas may leave
scars behind when they heal.
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Question: Can
exposure to the sun make my scars worse?
Answer:
Exposure to the sun's UV rays can further
damage skin that has already been injured.
Exposure to sunlight may make scars more
noticeable.
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Question: Will
my scar disappear completely?
Answer: tru-derm Scar
Cream can help scars appear softer, smoother
and less noticeable. Keep in mind, some
of the scar may remain visible, depending
on its location and severity.
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Question: Does
tru-derm Scar Cream have any side effects?
Answer: As with any topical
application, some type of reaction may occur.
Usually a mild heat rash will occur. If
this happens, discontinue use for 24 hours
and reapply the following day
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Question: Can
children use tru-derm Scar Cream?
Answer: Children can
use tru-derm Scar Cream when it is used
as directed.
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Question:
Is tru-derm Scar Cream effective on all
types of scars?
Answer: tru-derm Scar
Cream may be effective on new and existing
scars resulting from surgical procedures,
burns and injury.
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Question: How
long will it take until my scar becomes
less noticeable?
Answer: The length of
time it takes tru-derm Scar Cream to be
effective varies from patient to patient.
When used as directed, results may be seen
in 6 to 12 weeks.
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Question: Do
I have to apply tru-derm Scar Cream daily?
Answer: Yes, to achieve
desired results, tru-derm Scar Cream should
be applied to the scarred area twice a day.
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Question: How
long will a tube of tru-derm last?
Answer: The size of your
scar and how frequently you apply tru-derm
will effect how long your tube will last.
Use the chart below as a guide:
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