A growth of tissue marking the spot where skin has healed after an injury. It is an area of a fibrous tissue that replaces normal skin after injury. Scars result the process of wound repair in the skin, as well as organ and tissues of the body.

There are two types of scar:

1. Hypertrophic scar – It occurs when the body overproduces collagen. It takes the form of red raised lump on the skin for light pigmentation and then forms the dark brown pigmentation. This scar usually occurs within 4 to 8 weeks after wound infection.
2. Keloid – It is serious form of excessive scar, because they can grow in indefinitely into large, benign tumors neoplasm. The overgrow scar tissue can get large and may affect movement.
3. Atrophic – It takes the form of sunken recess in the skin, which has a pitted appearance. It occurs when supporting structures like fat or muscle, are lost. It results as a scar of chickenpox, and some other diseases.
4. Umbilical – Humans and other placental mammals have an umbilical scar. It is commonly also known as navel. It begins to heal when the umbilical cord is cut after birth.

Symptom

The symptoms of scar are:

• Inflammation(swelling)
• Dark skin
• Redness
• Sensitivity
• Reduced range motion
• “Creaky” sounds or sensation

Does homeopathy have treatment for scars?

Homeopathy is the holistic system of medicine. On the symptoms similarity and theory of individualization the homeopathic medicine is selected which helps to regain the health of the patient by removing signs and symptoms of the disease.

The aim of homeopathy is to address the underlying cause of disease and individual susceptibility of the patient for which the current symptoms of patient past history and medical history plays important role.  On the basis of the cause, location, sensation, modalities there are many homeopathic remedies which cover the symptoms of scars.

Causes

The causes of scars are:

Injury causes scar such as surgery, severe acne or a burn

Size, severity and location of wound

Treatment of wound such as bandages or stitches

Age, genes, ethnicity and overall health

Conventional treatment

Chemical peels

Filler injections

Laser treatment

Radiotherapy

Steroids

Surgery 

Homeopathic medicines for scars are

• Calendula
• Thiosinum
• Fluoric acid
• Arnica
• Graphites
• Calcarea flour
• silicea