FYI~~ Scar and sun

[selmaS]

Hi All please for those that have had recently had their PFD,  keep ur scar covered when out in the sun,,,a hat or scarf is best as the sun on the scar can be detrimental to healing.
Avoid exposure to the sun for several months after treatment. Use sunblock or a dressing  to keep the sun from permanently tanning the healing scar.

Scars are a natural part of the skin's healing process, and they require extra care because scar tissue is very sensitive. This sensitivity makes it very easy for scars to get sunburned, which can cause them to turn brown and become more noticeable.. Sun exposure not only discolors scars, but it can also cause the tissue to thicken. Both of these effects make a scar more conspicuous and more difficult to treat in the future.

[selmaS]

Well I have long thick hair now too, and it covers my scar, but I would not go out with out a brimmed hat..if ur hair parts there u will want to  cover it with something....

I am sure sweetpea is right , that the burning could be the regrowth and healing process...we all experience the healing a bit differently...I did not experience that.....and that does not make one way right m, wrong, or common or unusual...it just makes me , me and u , u : )

[sweetpea03]

I think when you say your head feels like it's on fire where the scar is, that can be from the nerve endings regrowing in that area. Scars take a long time to heal, so you need to give your body time. I don't have a Chiari malformation, but have had a number of surgeries for a malformation and the scars will always take a while to heal. The long scar I have on my leg hurt for over a year beyond my surgery date and felt "on fire" at times. It's been 3 years since now and that feeling is long gone. Do keep the scar covered though from the sun. I would recommend doing that for the 2 summers after the surgery to make sure the scar is healed and fine.

[Samanthab259]

I have a smaller scar than most pictures of other people i have seen. It is covered by my hair. My hair kinda parts there now since i had surgery.

[selmaS]

I am not sure how "normal" it is, but I have to wear a hat, always did, too much sun, and I get a bad HA..even with sunglasses...I need a brimmed hat.

Is the scar covered?

[Samanthab259]

Since i had the surgery i cant go out in the sun very long its like my head is on fire where my scar is. It also gives me bad headaches is that normal after surgery? I had my pfd 8-23-2010