These Myths About Scar Prevention Might Ruin Your Skin

When your skin is injured, the body has to generate new skin cells to fill in or close the wound. This often winds up a different color (pink, red, or white) or slightly raised compared to the surrounding skin, forming that signature scar look.

The appearance of the scar depends on how well it heals, so knowing the facts on proper wound care can make all the difference. Here are four myths about scars to stop believing, according to Kaveh Alizadeh, MD, Chief of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery at Westchester Medical Center and New York Medical College.

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Lauren Smith, MA

Lauren Smith, MA, has worked in health journalism since 2017. Before joining GoodRx, she was the senior health editor and writer for HealthiNation.

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Karen Hovav, MD, FAAP

Karen Hovav, MD, FAAP, has more than 15 years of experience as an attending pediatrician. She has worked in a large academic center in an urban city, a small community hospital, a private practice, and an urgent care clinic.

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