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Scars & booboos
Scars & booboos
Recognize the different types of scars
Normal or "good" scars
which are soft, flat and white.
Atrophic or "pitted" scars
where the tissue is hollow and indented. Typically caused by acne scars or chickenpox and can affect anyone.
Hypertrophic scars
which are hard, red and raised or swollen.
Keloid scars
which are hard, bulky and extend beyond the confines of the original wound.
Scars basically fall into 4 categories, which determine their size, shape and hardness.
Visuals above were selected by dermatologists for their representativity of the different types of scars.
This information is not intended to replace an actual medical consultation.
How to treat my child's scars & booboos
Cicaplast
The expert range for skin recovery
To take care of skin once it has healed, CICAPLAST is La Roche-Posay's expert offer to care for superficial skin irritations.
Normal Scar
Step 1
Apply product to your index finger and dab it onto the center of the scar, before massaging all the way along the scar in lengthwise to-and-fro movement.
Step 2
Apply the same to-and-fro motion bit in the axis perpendicular to the scar
Broad Scar
Step 1
Apply product to your index finger and dab along both edges of the scar, working in twisting motions all the way along the 1st edge until the skin is softened. Work in the same twisting motions along the other edge.
Step 2
Once you have softened both edges, work in strokes perpendicular to the 1st edge, bringing it closer to the 2nd, and vice versa.
Step 3
Then pinch the 2 edges between your fingers, bringing them into the center.
Step 4
To finish, smooth all along the scar.
Raised Scar
Step 1
Apply product to your index finger then dab along the scar. Pinch the scar between your thumb and index finger, resting the skin on the thumb and massaging the scar by rolling your index and middle fingers.
Step 2
Apply the same technique, but from the other side of the scar.
Step 3
If the scar is supple enough, carry out the same movement but along the vertical axis.
Hollow Scar
Step 1
Apply product to your index finger then dab along the scar.
Pinch the scar between your thumb and index finger, resting the skin on the thumb and massaging the scar by rolling your index and middle fingers.
Step 2
Apply the same technique, but form the other side of the scar.
Step 3
If the scar is supple enough, carry out the same movement but along the vertical axis.
