2006-08-11 08:09:13 · 17 answers · asked by Anonymous in Beauty & Style ➔ Skin & Body
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2006-08-11 08:11:15 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
First, you should keep the scar covered and protect it from the sun or ultraviolet exposure. Exposing a new scar to an abundant of ultraviolet rays will make it red and cause it to burn. Scars have less pigmentation and burning will cause the healing process to stop and make the area much more noticeable. This can lead to permanent discoloration ( hyper-pigmentation ), and can be a real pain to try to correct once the damage has been done. Once the wound has started to heal, the next thing to do is to massage the scar daily with a moisturizer. This also can be done with scars that are older as well. Massaging with a moisturizer will increase blood flow to the affected area. This will speed up the healing process by increasing collagen production and distributing it evenly to the scar. Additionally, it will help soften the fibroblasts - the hard tissue that make up scar tissue. In addition to massaging the scar, you want to exfoliate the area. Lemon juice is an alpha hydroxy acid that has been a age-old natural remedy for scars and is an excellent exfoliate. It works by removing the upper layers of skin so the underlying, less scarred layers can come up and take its place. It also helps to soften, flatten, and sooth the tough fibroblasts that scars are made up of.
2016-03-16 21:26:38 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I used to shave my legs all the time and I began notivcing this red dimples which itches not to mention the hairs would grow back within 2 or 3 days. The best thing for you to do is stop shaving altoghether instead why not try creams, or better yet waxing as it lasts much longer and red marks are for about a second the next day your legs feel smoother and softer, theres also the epilator which has the same affect has waxing, but if you do want to continue shaving why not try exfoliting your legs before shaving because this opens up the hair follicles which cause scaring when shaving
2006-08-11 08:30:58 · answer #3 · answered by Emiliana 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Time. Usually the scars will fade...the scars are just superficial and don't go deep into the skin...so using scar creams and stuff really isn't that good of an idea. Over time your skin cells shed and the old cells (with the scarred tissue) will fall off...
Bottom line, you really just have to wait it out.
2006-08-11 08:22:57 · answer #4 · answered by ? 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I have been using BIO OIL from boots or superdrug because i have a burnt scar on my arm you put it on 3 times a day and it has help make it look better i have been using it for 2 wks now
2006-08-11 08:21:46 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Vitamin E cream is good for getting rid of scars and strech marks.
2006-08-11 08:59:25 · answer #6 · answered by little_devil86789 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Switch from a reegular razor to a Flicker razor. You'll never get cut again. Applying vitamin E on the fresh cut will cause it to heal faster and lighter.
2006-08-11 12:07:37 · answer #7 · answered by pinkrosegreeneyes bluerose 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Trying growing out your hair on your legs, this will cover any scars.
2006-08-11 08:13:04 · answer #8 · answered by Murfdigidy 4 · 0⤊ 1⤋
i know you can put vitamin e on it and it will reduce the scar but you still have the scar. ive tried the stuff they sell over the counter for scars and that stuff doesnt really work. its a waste of your money.
2006-08-11 08:12:36 · answer #9 · answered by jenks1545 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
try palmers co-co butter. it won't get rid of scars but it really helps to fade them
2006-08-12 05:08:34 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋