About Scars & Scarring
About Stretch Marks
Dr. Baldwin
Dr. Gilberg-Lenz
Dr. Silverman
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SCARS 101
Scars are an inevitable fact of life, but understanding why and how they form can sometimes be a mystery. We expect that scarring will occur with surgery or with a bad cut and wonder why we sometimes scar from seemingly minor wounds. Scars can form for many different reasons depending on the depth and type of the injury, location on the body, how a wound is treated but especially due to our unique individual physiology.
STRETCH MARKS 101
Stretch marks, a skin condition commonly associated with pregnancy and weight gain, are far more common than you may think, and can affect men and women alike. In this piece, I’ll explain how, why and where stretch marks form, and provide you with tips to reduce the chance you’ll develop them. I’ll also review a few “Old Wives Tales” for reducing the appearance of stretch marks to address which products work, and which don’t.
GET YOUR SKIN READY FOR SUMMER WITH HEAD-TO-TOE BEAUTY TIPS
The good news: the weather is warming up, and we’re slowly shedding the sweaters and scarves we’ve been wearing since fall. The bad news: the effects of rich comfort foods and harsh winter air are starting to catch up with us, so our skin may not look quite ready for summer. Don’t stress out (it’s bad for your skin!) – I have a few tips that will help get your skin ready for a beautiful summer debut!
WHAT’S IN YOUR SKINCARE PRODUCTS?
The market for scar and stretch mark therapies is a distinct segment in the skincare product industry, with different products and procedures to suit the needs of many skin types. I generally recommend to my patients that they consider a topical product – meaning a lotion or gel that is applied directly to the skin – to reduce the appearance of scars or stretch marks before they consider more aggressive, sometimes invasive and expensive treatments.
SKIN IMPERFECTIONS AND THEIR EFFECT ON SELF CONFIDENCE
As a dermatologist, I see patients every day who come to me for help with their skin imperfections. Scars and stretch marks in particular are among the most common skin imperfections, and they can sometimes be embarrassing for people who have them.
PREPARING YOUR SKIN FOR SURGERY: WHAT TO DO TO MINIMIZE SCARRING
My patients frequently come to me with scars from both major and minor surgeries asking what I can do to reduce their appearance. Unfortunately, surgical incisions are significant wounds to the skin and almost always heal with a permanent scar. However, there are steps that you can take before and after surgery to help reduce the appearance of a scar.
All information in the Mederma® Learning Center is intended for informational and educational purposes only. It is not intended to be a replacement for professional medical advice. You should seek professional medical care if you have any concerns about your skin.
