What is a scar?
A scar is the inevitable result of a wound that is of a certain depth. Injuries that affect the upper layers of the skin (epidermis), on the other hand, heal without scarring. Thus when an injury is no longer just superficial but goes deeper and penetrates the dermis, a scar forms.
The causes of deeper wounds – and subsequent scar formation – are as varied as life itself. They are often the consequence of cuts, stab wounds or bites. Injuries caused by heat, such as burning or scalding, or chemical burns caused by skin contact with aggressive chemicals, can also result in deep wounds that may be attended by scar formation.
Types of Scars
Disturbances of scar tissue formation
- Excessive scar tissue formation
- Hypertrophic scars
- Keloids
- Deficient scar tissue formation
Hypertrophic Scar
A hypertrophic scar forms shortly after the healing of the wound and is caused by overproduction of connective tissue fibres. The scar tends to bulge and project above the level of the surrounding skin, although it remains restricted to the region of the original injury. Hypertrophic scars are especially common when the wound has not been immobilised or protected, or if it has become infected.
Keloid Scar
A keloid tends to form long after the wound has healed. This is caused by a massive overproduction of connective tissue fibres, which continue to grow over the wound and onto healthy skin, like the claws of a crab. Keloids particularly affect girls and young women. Scars on parts of the body with high skin tension are also susceptible to keloid formation.
Contractubex®: The world’s No. 1 scar treatment
Contractubex® has been treating scars successfully for over 50 years. It is the best-selling scar treatment in over 60 countries, and is regularly recommended by doctors all around the world.
The unique combination of active ingredients
Contractubex® is suitable for the treatment of all scar types, and delivers convincing results thanks to its pharmacologically active ingredients:
1. Heparin: softens the tissue structure, has anti-infl amatory and anti-swelling properties, supports cell and tissue regeneration and is able to bind water to the scar tissue.
2. Extractum cepae: has anti-inflammatory and bactericidal properties and prevents the formation of excessive scar tissue.
3. Allantoin: encourages wound healing and has a softening effect, promotes penetration through the skin and relieves the itching often associated with scar formation.
Triple-benefit formula
Conntractubex® Gel has a unique formula with three specific medical effects that supports the physical scar healing and ensures minimal scar visibility.
The triple-benefit formula of Contractubex® Gel
- prevents excessive scarring
- reduces redness and itching
- improves elasticity and softness
For best possible results, treatment should be started as soon as the wound is closed or the stitches are removed. Contractubex®– for nearly invisible scars.
Contractubex® should be applied early and consistently
The sooner a scar is treated, the greater the chance of positively influencing scar formation. Patients should start applying Contractubex® as soon as the wound is closed and/or the stitches have been removed. Ideally, Contractubex® gel should be gently massaged in 2 to 3 times daily for at least 3 months.
Apply Contractubex® only to wounds that are already closed. Avoid contact with eyes, the inside of the nose or mouth and other mucous membranes.
Start at the center and work towards the edges, massaging the gel gently into the scar.
Continue with a small, circular motion until Contractubex® is completely absorbed.
Good scar formation needs time. After approximately 4 weeks, a reduction of redness can be observed; after two months, the scar tissue gradually becomes lighter, more elastic and flat.
Indications:
Contractubex® Gel can be used following many different types of injuries to the skin:
Scars
- Hypertrophic
- Keloidal
- Movement-restricting
- Cosmetically disfiguring
After
- Surgery
- Amputations
- Burns
- Accidents
and
- Contractures
- Dupuytren‘s contracture
- Traumatic tendon contractures
- Cicatricial strictures