Customer care: Scar care

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Customer care: Scar care

Darshana Kanjee

Darshana Kanjee

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New scars should be protected from UV exposure with a high-SPF sunscreen for 12–18 months to prevent discolouration and hardness [Image: Oleksandra Troian on iStock]

Scars are a natural part of the healing process following an injury, surgery or inflammation of the skin, but they can be a significant source of distress for patients, writes Dunedin pharmacist Darshana Kanjee

Scars result from the biological process of wound repair in the skin and other tissues. While most scars fade over time, some can remain prominent and