News Can the “black scar” of childhood caused by a pencil prick be healed from now on?
Can you erase a scar from a pencil prick as an adult?
It's normal for children to use tablet devices in elementary and junior high school classes, but I think there are still many opportunities to use pencils. About that pencil, there are people who have left scars on their faces and hands when they were children and posted images of them on the internet. I think that there are people who want to cure it cleanly even now, but is it possible? I asked Ms. Ms. Takada, a plastic surgeon.
One of the "traumatic tattoos"
Q. What is the scar that remains black even after a long period of time after being stabbed with a pencil? Mr. Takada: "It is one of the 'traumatic tattoos.' Traumatic tattoos are those that occur when an injury or accident occurs when earth, sand, asphalt, etc. are buried in the skin, and as a result of healing, they remain like a tattoo. It is said that most of the places are on the face and palms.The scars that remain black after being stabbed with a pencil are the scars from the lead of the pencil (graphite) stuck in the skin.” Q. How does a scratch made by a pencil remain as a scar? Mr. Takada "If the lead of a pencil pierces the skin, and part of the lead is broken or scraped off, and the lead remains on or under the skin and heals, it will remain as a black scar resembling a mole." Q. Even if I do not have any subjective symptoms at present, if I leave it as it is, will some symptoms appear in the future? Mr. Takada: “In the case of scars from childhood, if there are no subjective symptoms at the time of adulthood, it is difficult to imagine that some symptoms will appear in the future even if the scars are left untreated. For a few days after being stabbed, the wound is still wet, and if you forcefully scratch the scar with pigment left behind with your fingernails, there is a risk that it will become infected with bacteria.” does it disappear cleanly? Mr. Takada: “In most cases, scars disappear completely. Laser treatment is the most common method of treatment. In many cases, scars from pencil piercings are bluish black, but they react to that color. If you use a laser, in most cases, you can complete the treatment in about three treatments.Also, health insurance treatment is possible.” Q. Can even deep scars be treated with a laser? Mr. Takada "In the case of a scar that has healed without being able to remove the pencil lead stuck in a slightly deep part of the skin, local anesthesia is given with an injection instead of a laser, and a scalpel is used to remove the scar along with the skin. Sometimes the method of excision is taken.” Q. What should I do to avoid leaving a scar if a pencil gets stuck? Mr. Takada: “If a pencil gets stuck, it is important to immediately wash it thoroughly with tap water to remove the pigment. When washing, if ``it hurts and you can't wash it'', we will give you local anesthesia and wash it thoroughly, so let's go see a doctor." do you have anything Mr. Takada: If it is sharp and pigmented, there is a high possibility that it will leave a scar even if it is not a pencil. If you do, there is a possibility that pigment will remain on your skin.” Q. I don't use pencils much these days. In the future, if children get puncture wounds that are likely to remain scars even when they grow up, what are the likely causes? Mr. Takada: “Since the number of opportunities to use mechanical pencils instead of pencils is increasing, I think that the number of scars from puncture wounds caused by the lead of mechanical pencils will increase in the future. Scars are likely to remain in adulthood if appropriate care is not taken after an injury, such as when a student uses a mechanical pencil to do homework on the train. However, it is very dangerous because the shaking of the train can puncture the skin.”
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