What to do if a cesarean section scar becomes enlarged? Causes of cesarean section scar enlargement

Caesarean section is a great physical trauma for pregnant women. If the post-natal care is not done well, it is easy to cause scar hyperplasia. So what should we do if scar hyperplasia occurs? Before that, how can we prevent scar hyperplasia?

Scars cannot be completely eliminated, they can only be lightened and repaired

Without scars, there is no healing of wounds. Scars are the inevitable product of the human body's wound repair process. The production and deposition of scar tissue collagen increases wound strength, which is medically beneficial. There are many methods for scar repair at present. According to the principle of scar formation, it is impossible to completely restore to the previous state, but it can be repaired and faded.

Scars are the inevitable product of the human body's trauma repair process, and are formed by abnormal collagen metabolism and cell arrangement.

In other words, there is no healing of wounds without scars. After a caesarean section, the baby is delivered from the mother's incision. The wound also has the function of automatic healing on the basis of suturing, which is the same as the automatic healing of a cut on our hands. However, because the wound of caesarean section is larger, the arrangement and combination of skin cells change during healing to repair the wound, so a scar is left on the belly.

The main component of scar tissue is fibrin. The production and deposition of scar tissue collagen increases the strength of the wound, which is generally beneficial. There are still many methods to remove scars. Strictly speaking, it is impossible to completely restore them to their previous state. But they can be diluted to increase the beauty of the appearance and improve the physical and mental health index of scar patients.

Causes of cesarean section scar hyperplasia

The main reasons for the hyperplasia of cesarean scars are the individual physique of the mother and the tension of the wound, or infection caused by improper wound treatment. After a cesarean section, the scar on the mother's abdomen will initially be slightly bulging and swollen, and the color will be darker than the normal skin color, and it will look bright red. At present, most cesarean sections are performed with a lower transverse incision, which means that your scar is a horizontal scar along the bikini line (the edge of the female pubic hair growth area). Mothers should pay special attention to the care of the wound on their abdomen. Within 6 weeks after the operation, the cesarean scar will shrink significantly. The surgical incision for a cesarean section is only 10.2 to 15.2 cm long and 0.32 cm wide. As the incision site gradually heals, the scar will narrow to 0.2 cm wide.

After a cesarean section, if the mother finds any symptoms of infection at the incision, she must go to the hospital in time to avoid the hyperplasia of the cesarean section scar.

What to do if your cesarean section scar becomes enlarged

Hyperplasia of cesarean scars About two to three weeks after the incision of the cesarean section, the scar begins to proliferate. At this time, the local area becomes red, purple, hard, and protrudes from the skin surface. It lasts for about three months to six months. The proliferation of fibrous tissue gradually stops, and the scar gradually becomes flat and soft, and the color turns dark brown. This is a symptom of hyperplasia of cesarean scars. If the mother finds the above symptoms on the cesarean section surgical wound scar two to three weeks after delivery, then it is hyperplasia of cesarean scars.

At this time, mothers should eat more fruits, eggs, lean meat, pork skin and other foods rich in vitamin C, E and essential amino acids for the human body. Because these foods can promote blood circulation, improve epidermal metabolism, and help mothers prevent and treat cesarean scar hyperplasia, and nip the hyperplasia of cesarean scars in the bud. After cesarean section, if mothers find any symptoms of infection at the incision, they must go to the hospital in time to let the wound heal as soon as possible, which will also help the recovery of cesarean scars.

How to prevent cesarean section scar hyperplasia

1. Pay attention to cleanliness and avoid infection

After the operation, you must keep the wound clean to avoid infection. Do not rush to do some strenuous activities after the operation, avoid excessive stretching or lateral flexion of the body, and try to sleep in a side-lying position with a slight bend to reduce the tension of the abdominal wall. For women with severe anemia, they should also actively correct the anemia.

2. Don’t scratch the wound if it itches

When scars begin to proliferate, they will feel itchy and painful, especially in the summer when you sweat a lot. The itching is so severe that many people cannot stand it. However, you must not scratch it with your hands or wash it with water at this time, so as to avoid irritation and inflammation of connective tissue, which will further aggravate the itching. If the itching is really unbearable, you can apply some topical medications such as Fuqingsong, dexamethasone, etc. under the guidance of a doctor.

3. Let the scab fall off naturally

When the scar has scabped, do not peel it off too early, but let the scab fall off naturally. Peeling off the scab too early can easily take away the epidermal cells that are still in the repair stage, and even tear off the dermal tissue, irritating the wound and causing itching again.

4. Pay attention to sun protection

Since new skin is easily left with melanin deposits after being stimulated by ultraviolet rays, you should try to avoid sunlight.

5. Eat more fruits and vegetables and avoid spicy foods

Pay attention to strengthening nutrition in your diet, eat more fresh vegetables, fruits, eggs, milk, lean meat and other foods rich in vitamin C, vitamin E and essential amino acids for the human body to promote blood circulation, improve epidermal metabolic function, and try to avoid eating spicy and irritating foods.