The best way to keep a scar from being affected by the sun is to keep it covered. The avoidance of sunlight can reduce the hypo or hyperpigmentation of the scar. Recommended options are using a bandage to cover the scar during the first three months while the wound heals while doing activities in the sunlight, or, to use sun block, preferably with zinc oxide or titanium dioxide with an SPF of 35 or higher.
The best way to keep a scar from being affected by the sun is to keep it covered. The avoidance of sunlight can reduce the hypo or hyperpigmentation of the scar. Recommended options are using a bandage to cover the scar during the first three months while the wound heals while doing activities in the sunlight, or, to use sun block, preferably with zinc oxide or titanium dioxide with an SPF of 35 or higher.
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