Scars
Overview
A scar is a mark on the skin after a wound or injury has healed. You cannot get rid of a scar, butmost will fade over time.This can take up to 2 years or more, butthere are some things you can do to help it heal or improve how it looks.
Treatment
You cannot get rid of a scar, but most scars fade over time without any treatment. If a scar is more severe or bothering you, a GP may be able to recommend treatments or refer you to a specialist. The aim of treatment is to help improve how the scar looks. Depending on the type of scar you have, treatments may include: silicone dressings or gelssteroid injections or creamcryotherapy (a treatment to freeze the scar)laser therapyskin camouflage (creams and powders you use to cover your scar) A GP can refer you for talking therapy if a scar is affecting your mental health.