For many mothers who have a C-section, an "ugly" scar will be left on the belly after giving birth. But many mothers found that over time, the scar did not heal but it was still itchy. So what happened? In fact, your scar is itchy, indicating that it is in the proliferative stage.
Generally speaking, scar formation can be divided into three stages:
a. Inflammation stage b. Proliferation stage c. Mature stage
The inflammation stage is When the surgical incision is not scarred, there will be redness and pain at the incision. About 2 to 3 weeks after the surgical incision is scarred, the scar will begin to grow. After the scar grows, the scar will appear red, purple, and hard, and highlight the surface of the skin, and it will also feel like itching. . Because the scar tissue in the hyperplastic stage is very sensitive to the external environment, as long as there is a change in the external environment, the scar will appear itching or pain. Especially when the weather suddenly becomes cold or hot, moms are more likely to experience this itching sensation. This is because when the weather changes suddenly, the temperature difference between cold and heat and the changes in dryness and humidity are much stronger than usual, so The nerve endings in the scar can detect this change very sensitively.
84% of the mothers who gave birth by caesarean section had scars proliferated within 12 weeks after the operation, and there would be varying degrees of pain and itching, and relatively speaking, mothers with "scar constitution" had scars The proliferative period lasts longer. If you add care not to clean and sanitary, the incision is repeatedly infected, and proliferative scars or keloids are more likely to occur. At the same time, the duration of scars is also related to Baoma’s personal physique. Some mothers’ scars enter the mature stage of atrophy within 3 months, and the irritation symptoms will decrease or disappear; while some Baoma’s duration is particularly long, some even It can last as long as ten years.
Bao moms should also pay attention: If the scar is only occasionally itchy and does not affect normal life, it can be treated without treatment, and the itch will naturally disappear after the scar slowly stabilizes. But if the itching is particularly severe and has affected your life, you should treat it as soon as possible to avoid more unnecessary effects.
For babies who are in a mild condition, doctors usually recommend the use of topical anti-scarring drugs and compression with elastic bandages, but if the scar is more serious, laser plasma technology should be used, which can effectively embolize The capillaries cause scars to lose the blood supply of nutrients, and the momentum of proliferation is also reduced, so that the scars enter a stable period as soon as possible.
But after the operation, you still need to pay attention to the post-operation care.
1. Do not expose the scab on the incision edge prematurely after the operation, and try to avoid strenuous activities before and after the suture removal.
2. When resting, it is best to take a side-lying slightly bending position to rest.
3. Be sure to keep the scars clean and hygienic, wipe off sweat in time, but never scratch with your hands, rub the scars with clothes or wash them with water to stop itching.
4. Do not eat hot peppers, green onions and garlic after the operation. You can eat more fruits, eggs, lean meat, skins, etc. These foods are great for promoting blood circulation and improving epidermal metabolism. The benefits.
5. Avoid sun exposure to the wound.
6. If it is itchy, you can apply some topical drugs, but you must apply it after consulting a doctor.
All mothers who have undergone cesarean section must pay attention to the care of their wounds, because only in this way can the wounds recover.
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