*Healing scars Moist dressings should result in fewer and less noticeable scars. However if you do have scars silicone sheeting may be one way to help. Studies show that silicone sheets can improve the appearance of hypertrophic and keloid scars resulting from surgical procedures or trauma. They are most effective on fresh scars but should not be used until the cut has closed. Although it’s largely been overtaken by silicone, glycerine-based gel sheeting can be just as effective and less expensive. Simply keeping scars moist for a longer period may be of the most benefit. Topical vitamin E oil may also be helpful.
*Know when to call a professional Cuts that require medical attention include those that are deep (how deep is usually more important than how long). They also expose any red muscle tissue or yellowish fat tissue; stay open if you let go of the sides of the cut; or are sited on a joint or in an area where healing might be difficult (stitching might be needed to keep it closed). If medical attention is required discuss the pros and cons of different types of dressings with your doctor. For instance, alginates are best used on wounds leaking lots of fluid, while hydrogels and hydrocolloids boost moisture in dry wounds. Selecting the right dressing can substantially boost healing.
* [[sea Sea Cucumber]] : Eating sea cucumber or its extracts may have therapeutic effects such as speeding up wound healing. It does so by facilitating the formation of new tissues within a short time -- a property that is believed to stem from the ability of a sea cucumber to regenerate its own body tissues quickly when it is injured.
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