Caesarean section scar picture

The cesarean section scar is the mark left on the wound after surgery. It is generally milky white or grayish white, smooth and hard. About two to three weeks after the surgical wound has scabbed over, the scar begins to grow, partially turning red, purple, and hard, and protruding from the surface of the skin. There are the newborn's peripheral nerves on the scar, but they are in a mess.

The formation of scars is related to skin color and physical constitution. The darker the skin color, the more likely it is to have scarring. Whether it is trauma or surgical treatment, if the wound is deep in the dermis, the body will produce scar tissue to connect the wound. Because the body's wound repair mechanism is different, if the wound is in the epidermis, it belongs to the regenerative system, and the epidermis will produce the same tissue cells as the original one, so it is not easy to leave scars. However, when the epidermis injures the dermis, the healing mechanism belongs to systemic repair, and people feel that scar tissue is produced to connect the wound, resulting in scars left after healing.

5 major misconceptions

Misconception 1: Scars are itchy and ugly, so just remove them as soon as possible!

Correction: The scab of the wound does not need to be removed after surgery.

Some mothers, for the sake of beauty and due to itching and stinging, often manually remove the scabs of the postoperative wound, thinking that this can promote wound healing. In fact, that is completely wrong. Mothers do not need to remove the scars from their wounds too early, otherwise the epidermal cells that are still in the repair stage will be removed, and even the dermis will be torn off, which will irritate the wound and cause itching, making the wound malignant and leaving obvious scars. Make scars uglier and uglier.

Myth 2: Go to the pharmacy and buy some topical medicine to relieve the itch!

Correction: Be cautious when applying topical medication to relieve itching.

Mothers do not need to apply some medicines casually to avoid skin allergies. Especially for new mothers who are breastfeeding, improper medications will affect the metabolism of milk, thereby harming the physical and mental health of the baby. It is recommended to go to a regular hospital for examination, and under the guidance of a doctor, choose some ointments that are not allergic to reduce itching. Such as Fuqingsong, triamcinolone, dexamethasone, etc., with the help of medicines, relieve the discomfort of the affected area.

Misconception 3: Scars are ugly and I don’t even want to look at them!

Correction: Keep the scar area clean on a daily basis.

Mothers should always pay attention to and take good care of scars: keep the wound and surrounding area clean and cool: do not scrub with hot water when cleaning, and maintain air permeability; wipe off sweat in time in summer to prevent sweat from irritating the wound; prevent the wound from getting cold in winter and maintain normal blood circulation. This will allow the wound to heal faster.

Misconception 4: If you like strong-tasting dishes, you should add chili peppers to every meal!

Correction: Improve your diet and eat more fruits and eggs.

Scar care should start from the details, not only from the external care, but also to appropriately improve the diet. Eat more fruits, eggs, lean meat, and other foods rich in vitamin C and E and carbohydrates. Assists in wound repair. Do not eat spicy food, onions, garlic and other irritating foods. It is easy to irritate pigmentation, causing scars, itching and pain.

Misconception 5: Scar repair has nothing to do with sleeping posture!

Correction: Sleeping posture is very important.

For mothers with cesarean section scars, it is best to sleep on their side in a slightly bent position when resting to reduce the support force of the abdominal cavity. And the involvement of the wound. It can promote wound healing in a better condition and make scars smaller.