is it true that scars should be covered in bright sunlight, ?

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if so why and how

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Actually, scar tissue is deficient in melanin, the pigment that protects your skin from damaging UV rays. (Notice that scars do not have freckles or moles in them)
New scars should be covered in bright sun, by an occlusive dressing or opaque clothing.
Older scars (>1 yr) can be exposed to the sun, unless they are very extensive, like skin graft donation sites. Those should be protected until the site is completely healed, and even then you should wear sunscreen.
Scar tissue is more sensitive to damage from UV rays because it lacks melanin.

Yeah i think so uv light isnt very good for them, you should use Bio Oil its expensive but works very well! x

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