How long does it take for cut marks to go away?

Question

My boyfriend used to cut himself and he says he hasnt done it in 5 weeks, but i saw marks 5 days ago and now the marks are gone.
How long does it usually take for the scars to fade?
is it true that they fade more quickly in the last week?
thanks for your help. im not mad at him im just really worried and i want to know if hes been lying about not cutting for 5 weeks.

And i understand that no matter how long ago he cut himself he still needs to get help. i just want an answer to the question how long does it take for them to go away. and they weren't just little scratches, i saw them. they were definatly cuts.

Answer 1

Actual scars will not fade in five days. It will take more like five years. Marks that would go away in five days would be like simple scratch marks from scratching oneself.

As far as he has not done it in five weeks. Once a person crosses the line of self-mutilation, it just does not go away or stop. It is a life long struggle similar to drug addition etc. but of the emotional type addition to deal with whatever issue they are attempting to cope with.

Your bf will need long term counseling and allot of support from family and friends to make it through.

GOOD LUCK!

Answer 2

this is a serious problem and needs to be addressed. Try talking to him and ask why he does it. If you really care you will get an adult involved lke a school nurse or teacher... there is somethng going on that hes not telling you and probly wont... please be invlved and tell an adult this behavior could be a sign of abuse and its his persosnal way of dealing with it. you can tell when a mark is fresh or not. Please get him help... its the best thing that you can do for him.