If you’re feeling down and upset because of your scars or your looks, it’s okay. You are not alone. Watch this inspirational talk by Robert Hoge where he shares his experience of being different from his birth. It was never easy for him growing up. He has battled his fears and pain for many years, …
The toll scars take on your life can be incredibly heavy. Because there is usually hardly any professional help provided to people dealing with the aftermath of a traumatic event- physical scars, it can get really hard to go on. Some people are not able to survive the pressure and the burden the scars have …
Burn Survivor Shares Her Story – Burn Scars from Childhood Read More »
Scars are something that many people have and can, in time, learn to accept. However, this is usually the case for smaller scars that are easy enough to cover over and hide. Larger scars, deeper scars or scars that are found on more visible parts of your body, these are the types of scars that …
Do you have a scar? Perhaps you know someone struggling with scars that are very visible? Even though scars can bring up some difficult memories and might not look very nice, you shouldn’t be embarrassed by having scars because that’s part of life. Moreover, you are here which means you survived, and your scars can …
Have you had a scar that had started to rise above your skin? Where skin beneath the scar seems to produce so much collagen that it started to bloat? I never know the difference between hypertrophic and keloid scars, because they look so similar, however, these are indeed different types of scars. The difference between …
Hypertrophic and Keloid scars – How to improve them Read More »
For those of you who carry self-harm scars on your body, you know that you survived and those scars only made you stronger. However, you are maybe facing prejudice and misconceptions from others. Other people might not understand what it means to have scars and what it’s like to live with them. If your scars …
They often say that scars can have a big impact on one’s quality of life and I definitely agree with that. We all know that scars have nothing to do with who we are, they don’t define us and we’re all equal. At least that’s what should happen in an ideal world. However, although we …
What is Acne and How do Acne Scars Form? Acne is a common skin-related concern that affects many people around the world, mostly teenagers and young adults. Acne is caused by the inflammation of the skin’s oily glands (sebaceous glands) which contain a fatty substance called sebum. Pimples or acne form when dirt, layers of …
We all have them – scars. Some scars are tiny remnants of our childhood adventures and you simply smile when you see them – as the memories of fun-filled childhood activities are usually warm and fuzzy, and some scars are significant markers of the challenges life has put us through. Whichever scars you have, it …