i've got a lot of self-harm scars on my arms. they're six months to a year old and i'm worried that if i dont get rid of them now they'll be there forever.
please help - i'm getting sick of wearing long sleeves all the time!
2006-12-20 09:30:47 · 9 answers · asked by Emma :) 4 in Health ➔ Diseases & Conditions ➔ Skin Conditions
Try the over the counter medicine like MEDERMA Skin Care for Scars and make sure you keep the skin well moisturized. Use a moisturizer with a lot of vitamin E, cocoa butter, and/or shea butter. This worked to heal my scar after surgery.
I hope that you have gotten over the issues that caused you to self mutilate. I wish you the best.
2006-12-20 09:40:09 · answer #1 · answered by Sensible_5 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Mederma is made for scars. It is a bit expensive, however. Many doctors say Vitamin E oil is also good for scars. This too can be purchased at a drug store. Another option is visiting a dermatologist. Injections are available to decrease the size of scars. Another important thing is to protect the scars from sunlight, so if your arms are exposed to sun, make sure you have high SPF sunscreen over your scars. Hope this helps.
2006-12-20 10:28:10 · answer #2 · answered by MsMollyRN7 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Nothing will work within 2 weeks, trust me. I have a few scars from various accidents, but the only thing that helps is mederma, it lightens scars, but takes a long time to work. With new scars it will take 4-6 weeks, with old scars it will take 8-12 weeks. If it works.
2016-03-13 09:00:59 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Plastic Surgery
2006-12-20 09:32:14 · answer #4 · answered by gab82795 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Neopsporin scar solutions is a great over the counter remedy.
Or try Kelocote, also over the counter.
2006-12-20 13:09:22 · answer #5 · answered by answerman 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I know it sucks. Make up will help, but not really. You should get some of the scar vanisher. It will help.
2006-12-20 09:34:13 · answer #6 · answered by George. 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Well avoid picking them and you won't get more but i thnk they go away as time goes by im sorry for the news
2006-12-20 09:33:47 · answer #7 · answered by tommyzobl 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Mederma, heals scars!
Good luck!
2006-12-20 09:38:09 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
put makeup like creams and powder to hide them
2006-12-20 09:32:58 · answer #9 · answered by Afia K 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋