How Can I Get Rid of Self Harm Scars?

Family Medicine, Primary Care Roots Community Health Center, Hippo Education, Kameda Medical Center

Supervised by Kenji Taylor, MD

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Explanation

There are different ways to improve the look of self-harm scars. One option is scar revision surgery, where a doctor may remove the scar tissue and use a skin graft to help make the scar less visible. Some people find that creams or laser treatments help even out the color and texture of their skin over time. It is important to know that no treatment will completely erase the scars, and results can vary from person to person. Beyond treating physical scars, it is critical to talk with a mental health professional or trusted doctor about the feelings that come with self-harm. Taking care of your emotional well-being is just as important as taking care of your physical health.

(References)

Brown BC, McKenna SP, Siddhi K, McGrouther DA, Bayat A. The hidden cost of skin scars: quality of life after skin scarring. J Plast Reconstr Aesthet Surg. 2008 Sep;61(9):1049-58. doi: 10.1016/j.bjps.2008.03.020. Epub 2008 Jul 9. PMID: 18617450.
Todd J, Ud-Din S, Bayat A. Extensive self-harm scarring: successful treatment with simultaneous use of a single layer skin substitute and split-thickness skin graft. Eplasty. 2012;12:e23. Epub 2012 May 21. PMID: 22662281; PMCID: PMC3359068.
Parkhouse N, de Vere Hunt IJ. Self-harm scar revision. BMJ Case Rep. 2018 Mar 21;2018:bcr2017222490. doi: 10.1136/bcr-2017-222490. PMID: 29563126; PMCID: PMC5878410.

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