Question:
What kind of care are you using to treat scars
Hello, I am 13 weeks post op and have been treating my scar with coca butter and Vitamin E with no success. My doctor tells me that my scar is Hypertrophic, which means it is red, raised, but unlike keloid scarring, mine is confined to the surgical area. My scar hurts, especially when stretching. I have read about some scarring gel tabs and other things that help eliminate the redness and flatten the scar, but was wondering what you all have done. — Kim M. (posted on January 2, 2002)
January 2, 2002
Try Bag Balm... You can find it in a green can at most Walgreens and
Kmarts ... It's unusual, it says it's for chapped cows udders, but it's a
great antibiotic and savve for most abrasions, nicks, cuts, rashes, burns,
ect. I started using it for diaper rash (physician recommended) and the
annoying yeast infections under the abdomin and I used it for my incision
line - it's wonderful. Good luck in your journey.
— [Anonymous]
January 2, 2002
I use Nivea Skin Firming Lotin w/ Q10. I notice a big difference in my
scars and stretch marks. It can't hurt!
— Melissa B.
January 2, 2002
To treat scars "naturally", use 6 - 8 drops of Helicrysum which
is an essential oil and add it to 4 oz of a carrier oil or lotion. Some
different types of carrier oils are : Almond oil, canola oil, grapeseed
oil, olive oil, peanut oil, safflower oil and sesame oil to name just a
few. Put it on the scar 2 - 3 times daily and you will see a difference
within a few weeks. This "blend" is also good to use on old scar
tissue as it helps to rejuvenate them thereby lightening them. Helicrysum
oil can be found at most natural food stores and can be ordered on line at
www.bestofnature.com. Good luck!
— Kellie Jo B.
January 2, 2002
I use Mederma (Walmart carries it) my Dr. said it's better than anything.
So far I am very pleased. smells good, and keeps skin supple.
— Cindee A.
January 2, 2002
I suggest a silatic gel sheet (Cica-Care is one) that can be purchased from
any pharmacy. It is a hydrogel sheet that is placed on the scar and left
in place, with daily removal for washing, for up to 2 weeks -- with the
best clinical results at 1 - 2 months of wear (so several sheets may be
necessary). Although they may seem expensive, my sheet lasts for several
weeks, and I cut it to just overlay the scar. These gel sheets have strong
clinical evidence that they not only prevent hyprotrophic and keloid scars,
they can also help resolve older scars. Good luck.
— [Anonymous]
January 2, 2002
You could try neosporin. I'm not sure how it works for surgery scars, but
for scratches, burns, etc. it really DOES help heal them faster and reduces
scarring.
— [Anonymous]
January 2, 2002
Not quite sure what you mean by this: <but unlike keloid scarring, mine
is confined to the surgical area.> All of my scars have gone keloid,
just the scar, nothing around it. Red, ropey, thick, burns, itches, pulls
too tight, like a drawstring pulled up snug. The dermatologist injects the
scar with cortisone, so that it breaks down the thickness. Some of mine
laid down on the first set of injections, some have had to be done several
times over months. To get the color to fade, I used Scargo, but it
would've done nothing without the injections to take the misery out of it.
It was so bad that I had trouble standing straight or turning. And it
seemed to be getting worse as time went on! My mom got the injections
first for open heart surgery scar and it was like MAGIC. So, I started
mine and it worked fabulously. Didn't make them back into pencil thin, but
they are flat and faded now.
— vitalady
January 2, 2002
Kim-
Itoo was using Cocoa Butter with Vitamin E to no avail, and was about to
post this same question, when my best friend, a manager at Bath and Body
works brought me over a tube of Shea Butter with Vitamin E. Talk about a
difference. The swelling and redness are virtually non existant in just
three weeks. She told me they recommended it for stretch marks, so I've
been using it there also and noticed a huge difference on my stretch marks,
they've gone from red to white. It's crazy! Just a suggestion you might
like! Good Luck!
— Deborah W.
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