i had an accident on my bike a couple days ago that took off a good amount of skin on my face, arms and legs. i'm wondering what is the MOST effective way to reduce scarring? i've heard so many different ideas - from neosporin to polysporin to aloe vera to butter - it's getting a little overwhelming with so many people weighing in on this... i'd like to get opinions from doctors, or people who have had actually accidents and tried different medications, etc to find out what REALLY works.
Thank you!!!
2006-08-24 07:50:03 · 8 answers · asked by hg 2 in Health ➔ General Health Care ➔ Injuries
the reason i’m asking online is because i have a new dr who i don't know yet since i recently moved, and i also don't always think western medicine is better then something more complimentary - mixing in eastern medicine when it makes sense.
2006-08-24 08:06:12 · update #1
Vitamin -e cream. I 've had 9 surgeries involving hundreds of stitches & although they are visible they healed quite nicely.Sounds like you have afew scrapes due to "road rash" & depending on your age your body should heal itself without incident.Remember scabbing is part of the healing process & you should never pick at your scabs as this could lead to permanent marking.Time heals all wounds with a little help from your bodies natural defences & vitamin -e cream.
2006-08-24 08:05:24 · answer #1 · answered by guvner_46 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The only way to prevent scaring is to take very good care of the wound. Once it has healed put baby oil on the body scars and your usual face moisturizer on the facial scars. Scars can't fade without moisture. I've been pregnant twice and baby oil kept me from getting the first stretch mark. I've had an operation on my foot. After the stitches came out I applied neosporin twice a day everyday. When it was totally healed I baby oiled it. You can't even see the scar without a good stare now.
2006-08-24 07:59:01 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Vitamin E oil works well. My mom had fairly major surgery on her knee some time ago, and she ended up with a fairly major scar (had cancerous mole removed). She used Vitamin E oil and while you can still see the scar, it's at least not all raised and red like it was at the beginning. It's got to be the oil, though, the cream doesn't work nearly as well. So either buy the oil, or you can buy the capsules (pills) and just pop them open and rub the oil on the scar.
2016-03-17 02:06:59 · answer #3 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Udder Butter
It's used on cow udders.
It's available at feed stores.
Get some horse Mane & Tail while you're there.
It'll add fullness to your hair!
2006-08-24 07:58:23 · answer #4 · answered by mnm75932 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
There is a product available over-the-counter at drug stores and discount chain stores...I can't recall the name, but it supposed to reduce scarring. Just think..it could have been worse..at least you are alive and able to still move:) Take care and good luck to you!
2006-08-24 13:42:02 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
vitamin a and d ointment after you started to heal but before that use neosporin.
2006-08-24 07:55:55 · answer #6 · answered by FaeryKitten 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Sorry to hear but beauty is skin deep... Always remember that... EFIL
2006-08-24 07:56:22 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
So.. why don't you get your doctors advice?
2006-08-24 07:53:23 · answer #8 · answered by angelo26 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
cocoa butter
2006-08-24 07:56:34 · answer #9 · answered by Snogood 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋