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EarthAngel
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Wat everyone has said basically.. If its still open though do NOT rub any creams or oils into it!! Let it heal before u do that.. if u think its getting infected, put some colloidal silver on it. Only once its healed use the oils suggested. My definite favourite and proven is Rose Hip oil. I found it better then vit E. I got rid of a 2nd degree burn that covered my whole arm with Colloidal silver and Rose Hip oil, while taking things like silica and Fish oils internally, remeber that a burn is inflimation to the skin, so nourishing oils that are anti inflamitory will be good.
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HagbardCeline
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Re: Getting rid of scars [Re: Dfekt]
#5614877 - 05/10/06 09:15 PM (17 years, 8 months ago) |
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With the exception of vitamin E and cocoa butter (both of which are minimally effective) I wouldn't take the rest of the advice given here. No offense to anyone.
Since it is so new, keeping it moisturized while it is still open is paramount. If it is no longer an open sore, you need to get two things.
Merderma or a like product and Neosporin Scar Solution (silicone strips) They sell it at just about every store with a personal care section. It works mainly through the action of silicone. It's not understood exactly how it does this, but probably because it tricks the skin into perceiving it has already healed and that it is a much deeper layer of skin than it actually is. Since all skin starts out undamaged and is actually free from blemishes it basically grows into whatever it is replacing. From my understanding, a scar you've had for years is probably completely new, or none of the original cells that made it up still exist. They have long ago shed.
When you're young, this ability is strongest. It's why children usually heal much better. Over time, damage from UV rays, environmental damage, and oxidative stresses cripple the skins ability to heal itself effectively, so scaring becomes worse.
I would use both of these products in conjunction even through they work through nearly the same action. It's cheap enough I think it's worth the added cost. I recently had a cyst and a melanoma removed and had the wounds stitched up. Because I'm a stubborn ass, I didn't stop working out as I was told to do and ended up pulling my stitches, leaving a big open hole in both cases. On the first, which was actually the worst of the two wounds, I used both products religiously without fail. The scar is now barely visible. It's completely flat and nearly the same color as my surrounding skin. The other was treated a little more haphazardly, partly because of my laziness and part because it directly in the center of my back and much harder to reach. It didn't heal nearly as well leaving a very noticeable indention in my back and a much darker color. I started being diligent on it a few months after I had quit treating it and made a very noticeable improvement though it still needs some work.
If that fails, a dermatologist can inject hydro-cortisone into scar tissue and that breaks it up to try and give it a second chance to heal.. There is also something else that can be injected but it escapes me right now. Again, time is of the essence here and the sooner you act the better. I would use the treatment I proposed for 12-14 weeks diligently and then seek the advice of a dermatologist if you're not happy with that. Don't wait as you'll make the treatments less effective over time.
If that fails you can then seek the help of a plastic surgeon to cut the tissue out and reduce the visibility of the scar.
Good luck.
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soulcircus
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Re: Getting rid of scars *DELETED* [Re: HagbardCeline]
#5617778 - 05/11/06 03:46 PM (17 years, 8 months ago) |
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Atemi
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Re: Getting rid of scars [Re: soulcircus]
#5631427 - 05/15/06 05:25 AM (17 years, 8 months ago) |
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It's not understood exactly how it does this, but probably because it tricks the skin into perceiving it has already healed and that it is a much deeper layer of skin than it actually is.
Erm.. no offense, but whenever i read stuff like, its not understood exactly how it works, i just think magnet therapy, placebo, waste of money, scars are part of life, leave it alone, it'll disapear. Or get a tat over it like u were planning, dont be fooled into wasting your money on a product when they cant even explain how it works, and never accept annecdotal evidence.
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zorbman
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Re: Getting rid of scars [Re: Atemi]
#5632104 - 05/15/06 11:15 AM (17 years, 8 months ago) |
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The silicone sounds like a good idea. http://www.worldwidewounds.com/News/News2002.html
Also, Lugol's iodine- one drop applied topically twice daily. You can probably find it at your a local pharmacy.
Iodine is known to heal injuries to the skin quickly with little to no scarring and is the best antibacterial agent known.
As for anecdotal evidence, you must use good judgement and caution when evaluating any claim, but part of common sense is realizing that many traditional home remedies are effective, but aren't formally studied as there is no commerical angle to exploit.
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Edited by zorbman (05/15/06 11:25 AM)
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