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EP 33: How to Help Your Scars Heal Properly Without Making Them Worse

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Let's talk about how to PROPERLY treat scars!

Scar tissue maturation takes 1.5-2 years, with the first 8 months being most critical for proper treatment. Aggressive massaging of scars, especially on hands, can lead to hypersensitivity and complications rather than improved healing.
• Hand scars require special attention due to the high concentration of nerve endings
• Aggressive or frequent scar massage increases sensitivity rather than helping
• Pure vitamin E oil is recommended for topical application to scars
• Apply vitamin E by snipping open capsules and gently rubbing onto the scar
• Proper scar massage should be light to moderate pressure for only 1-2 minutes once or twice daily
• Gel-lined compressive sleeves help shape amputations and decrease sensitivity
• Gel sheeting with light compression can be used overnight for scars on palm or back of hand
• Consistent, gentle approaches work better than aggressive treatments
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Hello and welcome to the show, The Hand to Shoulder Solution, with me, Carl Petitto.
If you are experiencing pain in your arms and hands, this is your resource.
Subscribe, listen, and share to help us 'give pain the middle finger for good'!
This is a resource to help you mitigate pain at home and become more educated on what to ask your doctors and therapists. No medical advice will be given, and you should always see your medical professional for any questions.
Thank you, and welcome to the show!

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Chapters

1. Introduction to Scar Management (00:00:00)

2. Common Mistakes in Scar Treatment (00:01:37)

3. Proper Scar Care Techniques (00:02:40)

4. Using Compression for Scar Healing (00:05:01)

5. Episode Closing and Resources (00:06:40)

38 episodes

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Content provided by Carl Petitto. All podcast content including episodes, graphics, and podcast descriptions are uploaded and provided directly by Carl Petitto or their podcast platform partner. If you believe someone is using your copyrighted work without your permission, you can follow the process outlined here https://podcastplayer.com/legal.

Let's talk about how to PROPERLY treat scars!

Scar tissue maturation takes 1.5-2 years, with the first 8 months being most critical for proper treatment. Aggressive massaging of scars, especially on hands, can lead to hypersensitivity and complications rather than improved healing.
• Hand scars require special attention due to the high concentration of nerve endings
• Aggressive or frequent scar massage increases sensitivity rather than helping
• Pure vitamin E oil is recommended for topical application to scars
• Apply vitamin E by snipping open capsules and gently rubbing onto the scar
• Proper scar massage should be light to moderate pressure for only 1-2 minutes once or twice daily
• Gel-lined compressive sleeves help shape amputations and decrease sensitivity
• Gel sheeting with light compression can be used overnight for scars on palm or back of hand
• Consistent, gentle approaches work better than aggressive treatments
Did you fiind this episode helpful? Please hit that SUBSCRIBE button and share this cahnnel to help us help others "Give Pain the Middle Finger!"
Support the show

Work with Carl! Check out the website - www.carlpetitto.com

SUPPORT THE SHOW HERE: https://www.paypal.com/ncp/payment/BM23TS2LDQVFS

Hello and welcome to the show, The Hand to Shoulder Solution, with me, Carl Petitto.
If you are experiencing pain in your arms and hands, this is your resource.
Subscribe, listen, and share to help us 'give pain the middle finger for good'!
This is a resource to help you mitigate pain at home and become more educated on what to ask your doctors and therapists. No medical advice will be given, and you should always see your medical professional for any questions.
Thank you, and welcome to the show!

  continue reading

Chapters

1. Introduction to Scar Management (00:00:00)

2. Common Mistakes in Scar Treatment (00:01:37)

3. Proper Scar Care Techniques (00:02:40)

4. Using Compression for Scar Healing (00:05:01)

5. Episode Closing and Resources (00:06:40)

38 episodes

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