What are the best ointments for removing scars?
Nov 03, 2023
Source: Cainiu Health
Dr. Han Xuefeng
Introduction
Due to individual differences in constitution, there is generally no such thing as the best scar-removal ointment for everyone. Scar treatment creams include asiaticoside cream, polysulfated glycosaminoglycans cream, compound heparin sodium allantoin gel, recombinant human epidermal growth factor gel, and compound lactic acid cream. It should be noted that these medications should be used under the guidance of a doctor and not self-administered to avoid potential adverse effects.
Due to individual differences in constitution, there is generally no such thing as the best scar-removal ointment for everyone. Commonly used scar treatment ointments include asiaticoside cream, mucopolysaccharide polysulfate cream, compound heparin sodium allantoin gel, recombinant human epidermal growth factor gel, and compound lactic acid cream, among others. Specific details are as follows:
1. **Asiaticoside Cream**: This traditional Chinese medicine is composed of total glycosides of centella. It promotes wound healing and is primarily used to treat injuries, surgical wounds, burns, keloids, and scleroderma.
2. **Mucopolysaccharide Polysulfate Cream**: A fibrinolytic agent, this cream is mainly used as an adjunctive treatment for superficial phlebitis, varicose phlebitis, and following surgical or sclerotherapy procedures for varicose veins. It also helps inhibit scar formation and soften existing scars.
3. **Compound Heparin Sodium Allantoin Gel**: A topical dermatological medication, it is primarily used to treat hypertrophic scars and keloids; scars resulting from surgery, amputation, burns, or other traumas that restrict movement or affect appearance; contracture scars such as Dupuytren's contracture, tendon contractures due to injury, and scarring strictures.
4. **Recombinant Human Epidermal Growth Factor Gel**: This gel contains recombinant human epidermal growth factor and is primarily used to treat burn and scald wounds, residual wounds, donor skin sites, and chronic ulcers. It promotes fibroblast proliferation and aids in scar removal.
5. **Compound Lactic Acid Cream**: A topical skin medication, it is mainly used to treat cracked hands and feet (fissures) and ichthyosis. Application of compound lactic acid cream helps soften scars and prevent scar hypertrophy.
It is important to note that these medications should be used under the guidance of a physician. Self-medication is not recommended to avoid potential adverse effects.
