i have 4 scars on my stomach (none of them are very big) just wondered if anyone had ne ideas?
2007-08-27 06:23:27 · 16 answers · asked by Anonymous in Health ➔ Diseases & Conditions ➔ Skin Conditions
try mederma it works well you can get it at any drug store
2007-08-27 06:27:36 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
Mederma works well ONLY if the scar is new. If this is something you've had more than 3-4 months....then it won't do anything for your scar.
At that point, you would have to see a dermatologist about scar removal. It would have to be done with a laser. It would take several treatments and they are very expensive, but they can get rid of it.
Best thing to do is not to get scars in the first place. When you have an injury or an incision, once the wound has closed, you start using pure cocoa butter on it. Not lotion, you get a stick of cocoa butter at the drug store and you put it on there a couple of times a day until it's gone. It will keep you from getting a scar.
2007-08-27 13:28:39 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
Vitamin E and Aloe Vera are the best and most natural way to help with skin health externally and in many cases, healing damaged skin. Vitamin E creams don't have a very high potency of it, and most companies won't sell a straight vitamin E oil in a high enough concentration because it can build up in your system (if you take too high of a dose) and become toxic over time. That's why you should make sure you aren't taking a supplemental vitamin E at the same time. With Aloe Vera, you can just rub it on whatever areas need the soothing... and you can use a good cup or two a day safely if needed.
One of the best ways for smaller areas of damage is to take a 400 IU softgel of vitamin E, poke a hole in the side of it (CAREFULLY), spread the oil on your skin, and rub it in like any massage oil. Make sure you use about an equal amount on each area of your face, as you should only do this once a day.
That's your best bet for external use (which is faster to heal the skin), but there are a lot of internal things you can use as well. There's Fish Oil (which I use for my skin problems), Biotin, Silica (available naturally in Horsetail herb), MSM, and Hyaluronic Acid among the most popular items. Different people have different reactions to those different ingredients, so it's hard to say what may help most for you. I've personally taken Biotin (which helps for a lot of people), but it was too powerful for me, so it shows how different people can be.
2007-08-27 13:29:17 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Everyone is different on how their scars fade and leaves a nice line from using either lotions with coconut, Aloe Vera and vitamin "E" capsules.
Today's new improved lotions with aloe vera or coconut, are something to try, and doesn't hurt to try something and see in few months if they fade, it worked for you. If not, try something different until you find one that works for you.
Btw, scars with thin lines, shouldn't be 'overly concered' unless your in modeling. For scars that are not very pretty at all, it is a matter of time and how it heals, with proper care and using certain lotions, natural vitam 'E'. As well as healthy eating 3 meals with fruit and veggies.
Once again, sometimes we have to accept what 'ugly' scars we have, and move on with our lives, unless we have the $$$ to have plastic surgery done, like Hollywood Stars....
Good luck, mi amiga!
2007-08-27 13:51:37 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Pharmacies sell scar creams.
If they're too expensive, vitamin E cream is a lot cheaper and really effective for scarring.
2007-08-27 13:28:27 · answer #5 · answered by emily_esp_strange 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
cocoa butter, be generous and apply it 4 times a day, i had a scar on my face and it worked, also use a little vitamin e oil.
2007-08-27 13:30:52 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
vitamin e cream works on stretch marks maybe it would work on scars too. also i seen a product called scar away at walmart pharmacy. maybe they could explain the product better.
2007-08-27 13:32:08 · answer #7 · answered by link00777rl 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
various products will lessen the appearance of scars on the skin, but nothing will get rid of them. Scars are permanent.
2007-08-27 13:28:47 · answer #8 · answered by essentiallysolo 7 · 1⤊ 1⤋
Scar Zone creams from CVS.
The last time I checked, it was about thirteen to foutrteen dollars for it.
2007-08-27 13:29:07 · answer #9 · answered by Casu. 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
When you get signs of a sscar break open a vitamin E capsul and put some of the liquid stuff on it you will have a smaller, or no scap at all.
2007-08-27 13:29:05 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
A bottle of liquid vitamin e might help.
2007-08-27 13:46:10 · answer #11 · answered by Aurora 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋