i am sure there is a cream or similar that people can put on scars to improve the appearance. Does anyone know what it is, where I can get it and if it makes very thin skin on scar thicken or improve at all?
2006-07-23 09:22:52 · 22 answers · asked by Anonymous in Health ➔ Other - Health
this is 25 yr old scar on a male (hairy!!) shin. The skin is really thin and breaks open if knocked hard. Perhaps its too old to do anything with?
2006-07-23 09:33:14 · update #1
Bio Oil is great but by far the best in my opinion is Glycolic acid, but you have to be really careful with this as it is what is says, ACID. It's fantastic for wrinkles, but if you use it in the summer make sure you wear a really high SPF because it can cause dark patches & use only as directed, it's fantastic for stretch marks as well.
2006-07-24 07:51:04 · answer #1 · answered by Irish 3 · 0⤊ 2⤋
The best facial routine is cleanse, tone and moisturise every night, i've been doing that since i was 15 yrs old and no it doesn't have to be expensive. I used to have really bad uneven skin and was always breaking out but i've been able to minimise this. Wash with Vichy acne wash, its around €12 (Im in Ireland) tone and then moisturise with E45 cream, its cheap and amazing for locking in moisture!! For the spots i would ask your doc for Zineryt. Seriously think about it chicks. I've never looked back since i started it. Its a antibiotic lotion you apply to the spots on clean skin and can be used under make up! The spot literally shrinks within a couple of hrs, its amazing stuff. I only suffer from the odd spot now. Hope this helps Dolly x x
2016-03-27 04:14:31 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Vitamin E oil. You can get it from any health food place or even Wal-Mart or Target. It will help w/ the appearance of your scars. You need to put it on a few times a day. Scars take a while to heal, but this will def. help the appearance of it. It worked for me after my knee surgery.
Good Luck!!!
2006-07-23 09:30:11 · answer #3 · answered by Jessica V 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Coconut butter is the best I've ever seen. It can take away the appearance of the scar almost completely, but it only works if you start using it shortly after you got the scar.
2006-07-23 09:26:53 · answer #4 · answered by Tim 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
For a Fast fix..Most of the nicer stores like Macy's, Gottschalks, JCPenney have the products you need in there make-up department. Ask one of the sales professionals to recommend something to go with your skin type and color. One of the most Popular is Dermablend. To help reduce a fresher scar try Mederma.
There is another alternative to makeup....> http://www.just-imagine-permanent-make-up.com/Scar_camouflage.htm
Good Luck and I know you will find something great!
2006-07-23 09:30:14 · answer #5 · answered by divaterry1 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Bio oil. Costs about £8
2006-07-23 09:34:45 · answer #6 · answered by lozzielaws 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
i saw an advert for something called BIO OIL not too expensive and avalible from places like boots.
hope u find something that works on the hairy shin!
2006-07-23 09:35:26 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Mederma sp? It is supposed to make the scar fade.
2006-07-23 09:25:59 · answer #8 · answered by sophiensamsmom 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It's called gio oil or something and you get it at the chemist in a white and orange box.
2006-07-23 09:25:25 · answer #9 · answered by Angel 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
i know a couple of people who used vitamin e gel tabs. they split them open and then rubbed it on the scar. they said it helped. i personally have never tried it.
2006-07-23 09:27:15 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋