Scars - treatment & causes

[caffn8me]

For covering scars try Dermablend Leg and Body Cover Crème or one of their other products. You might look at other camouflage products including things like Colortration and Cover FX

You might find the thread Tattoo coverup quite interesting too.

 

[puffyamiyumifan]

Thanks for the thread link and the info! I guess I should have done a search before posting

 

[jess]

break a vitamin e capsule over it daily and massage it in - it should be less and less noticeable within a few weeks

 

[Isis]

It really depends on how old those scars are as to weather or not you will be able to diminish the appearence of them.

 

[caffn8me]

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Originally Posted by FairladyZ It really depends on how old those scars are as to weather or not you will be able to diminish the appearence of them.

Cica-Care and other silicone semi-occlusive dressings can reduce the appearance of scars that are many years old. Topical treatments are usually less successful.

 

[caffn8me]

Another silicone based treatment which may be worth considering is Scarguard ScarCare which has also been clinically proven to reduce the appearance of scars which are decades old.

 

[Isis]

On a case by case basis, maybe. "Clinically Proven" doesn't necessarily mean it will work for everyone. But it never hurts to try. I myself have one that's 13 years old and wont go away w/ any kind of treatment. It's a large one on my thigh so I never wear shorts or skirts above the knee anymore.

 

[caffn8me]

No treatment is ever effective in 100% of cases but silicone semi-occlusive dressings are highly effective for most people who have used them You can see some of the abridged clinical trial data for Cica-Care here

Have you actually tried Cica-Care for several months continuously yourself or are you just assuming that it won't work for you because nothing else has?

Do you also have a realistic expectation of what is possible? Treatments may do a lot to reduce the appearance of scars (often to the point where they aren't really noticeable to people who aren't looking for them) but they won't make them vanish completely. The key word is "reduction".

 

[puffyamiyumifan]

These are great tips. can the Cica-Care be prescribed by my Dr?
cause I noticed it is expensive.

 

[caffn8me]

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Originally Posted by puffyamiyumifan These are great tips. can the Cica-Care be prescribed by my Dr? cause I noticed it is expensive.

That's something that you'll have to ask your doctor! It may very well be possible though so it's worth trying for.

 

[Isis]

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Originally Posted by caffn8me Have you actually tried Cica-Care for several months continuously yourself or are you just assuming that it won't work for you because nothing else has?

I wouldn't say it if I hadn't.
And yes reduction is the "key" word.

 

[caffn8me]

I'm really sorry to hear that you haven't yet found anything that works well for you. I hope that one day soon you will.

 

[Isis]

Plastic Surgery! If I can afford is someday, or better yet work for one

 

[puffyamiyumifan]

I talked to a Dr about fixing the scar and he said I would have to put a balloon in my ankle and slowly stretch the skin so there would be enough skin to make a good repair. I am sending a link if you are not squeamish you can look at my original injury. This scar did not heal and all the skin under the scabs began to die. I do not have a current pic cause I just had yet another (3 total) surgery in the same spot. the doctor was unable to improve the appearance of it this time around either

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v4...ak/ankle07.jpg

 

[caffn8me]

Not squeamish at all - I went to medical school (but sadly ran out of money before I got anywhere near finishing

) - it certainly looks more like the sort of scarring that would benefit from a non-mesh skin graft or balloon repair.

In the meantime, check out some of the camouflage products.

I hope the healing from your latest surgery goes well.

 

[JunkaLunk]

Acne Scars

Anybody know anything good to get rid of acne scars?! Thanks in advance.

 

[caffn8me]

Microdermabrasion is possibly your best bet of the scars are pitted.

 

[DoeEyedGirl]

Arbonne Thermal Fusion! I know I've recommended it before but it is because it WORKS! Use it 5 days in a row a week and it is incredible. It really diminshed my stretch marks and it helps with scars and cystic acne too.

 

[GreekChick]

Aloe Vera gel on those scars everynight! Ive been doing it for a year now and its helped me soo so much

 

[MACattack]

My roommate uses this specific lotion meant to clear acne scars. I can't think of the exact name, but it is a vitamin K lotion... it may even be named Vita-K.