2 years ago i was diagnosed to have an eczema (a skin disorder), and it keeps on leaving ugly scars on my legs. i hate it because since then i could no longer wear short pants or skirts. what the most effective scar remover that you could recommend and where can i buy it..i'm from philippines by the way. please help me thanks!!
2007-01-27 22:12:25 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous in Health ➔ Diseases & Conditions ➔ Skin Conditions
I can testify that Vitamin E does work on scars.
A few years ago, I had two separate surgeries on both of my hands (carpal tunnel surgery). The surgeon recommended that I massage Vitamin E on both incisions to reduce scarring.
On one incision I was diligent about applying and massaging in the Vitamin E. I became lazy with the other incision and would only apply the Vitamin E occasionally.
The difference in the scars is amazing. The one where I diligently applied Vitamin E is not visible at all. The one where I only occasionally applied Vitamin E has a faint pinkish/white scar where the incision was.
Vitamin E is not an overnight fix. It takes a few weeks to work, and you must apply it and massage it in several times a day.
Go to the pharmacy and buy Vitamin E oil or Vitamin E gel caps. If you purchase the gel caps, take a sterile needle or pin and poke a hole in the gel cap. Squeeze out the Vitamin E oil onto the scarring and massage into your skin. You will need to do this several times a day. It will take a few weeks, but you will notice a difference.
Alternatively, I have heard that Mederma cream is good for reducing scars and you do not need a prescription to buy it. In the USA, it is available at drugstores and some discount stores (Walmart, Target, etc).
The Mederma website has a link where you can purchase it on line. Sorry, I do not know if they ship to the Philippines.
Here's the website for Mederma:
http://www.mederma.com/index.html
Good luck to you!
2007-01-27 22:57:33 · answer #1 · answered by scaminator63 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
There isn't any product out there that you can buy that will remove scars. You can try vitamin E cream when the spots are in the process of healing which will help diminish their appearance, but the only other treatment that I can think of is laser removal which can only be done by a doctor. Good luck!
2007-01-27 22:24:33 · answer #2 · answered by prairiefire_14 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Prescription Elidel helps to reduce eczema. Over the counter Mederma works to reduce scars, no matter how old, but you must apply it several times a day, for weeks before there is a noticable difference.
2007-01-27 22:23:11 · answer #3 · answered by Vakari 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
there are some really good ones now a days in local drug stores, wal greens, duane reads these have great over the counter remedies, price fifteen dollars and up, but well worth it
2007-01-27 22:22:16 · answer #4 · answered by chinpingmei 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I have heard that vitamin E is good for scars.
2007-01-27 22:17:06 · answer #5 · answered by dana5169 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
aloe vera sh1t-natural but powerful
2007-01-27 22:29:26 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋