is there a way to get rid of scars?
 

i've got some scars on my legs from various injuries (i got this bad one by my knee when i fell during skating and the way i landed made my blade cut through my tights and through my skin--eep)--or nicks from shaving, etc. I was just wondering if u guys have a method of lessening the appearance of scars (except for like surgery or something, can't afford that lol), that u wouldn't mind sharing? thanks.

I've heard that rubbing cocoa butter on scars helps them look less noticible. I have a scar on my elbow from where I had surgery, and I used to rub cocoa butter on it. I don't know if it did any good. Its been 14 years since it happened, and its faded pretty well.

I think that time is what heals it best. But keep the area moisturized - that does help http://www.greekchat.com/forums/ubb/smile.gif

There is a type of patch,i can't think of the name,(maybe rejuve....?) sold in drug stores like Eckerds that a friend of mine used on a really deep insicion type scar and you would never know that she'd even had it! It's only about $40.00,and you wear it continuously. It's barely noticeable too

Vitamin E, i think, reduces the amount of scar tissue formed when cuts heal - i'll ask my mom for sure (yeah, keep laughing ...), but i think that's the one. Works pretty well i think too, if i remember correctly - it comes in a cream form.

I once burned really badly on my back to the point of scabbing. When the scabs came off, there was this nasty looking skin patches. So I rubbed cocoa butter on it everyday for MONTHS (actually my MOM did it for me), it eventually went away. You can't tell where it was, but at the same time, I was young and did it religiously from the time it was new. I'm not sure how it will affect old scars.

Thanks guys! I am actually printing out this thread for reference...lol Ill be taking your advices seriously. =)

Now I gotta run to walmart and buy me some cocoa butter. And preppie, i've heard about that patch (rejuveness)but i don't know anyone who knew anyone that used it. well im gonna take your word for it!!

Vitamin E works wonders.
Also, when the cut/injury first happens, heal it by using TeaTree Oil. It aids in the healing and leaves no scars.



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The best thing for scars or stretch marks is Retin-A. Problem is you have to get to the scar early and you need a prescription in the US. But hey - if you vacation in Mexico anytime soon you can grab some.

And end up in jail...Anybody hear about that old man that's a WWII vet, with colon cancer that got arrested trying to buy extra valium in Mexico? He was moving from socal, and wouldn't be able to get his prescriptions down there anymore. saw it on CNN this morning

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I am a total clutz- I bang into everything, trip over anything and I'm the one who sits on a chair and it breaks- (I'm not overweight-just it happens to me!)

I use Neosporin (sp?) - this stuff is the best but now I hear that there is a band aid out there that is "just for scars" - has some special cream in it to help reduce your scar. I am going to try to find it- hope this helps you!

And for you new moms- stretch marks? Cocoa (sp?) butter is the best for that!

Hey gammazetagrl!

I would think Neosporin...but it's not doing a very good job of healing my foot! Also, cocoa butter (palmer's) is great!!!

Oh, I used to get nicks too while shaving...just be slow in your movement (don't shave while you're in a hurry!) and don't re-shave an area at once (that leads to nicks in my experience). Also--I use Gillette Shave Gel or SKintimates--and it has never given me any nicks!!! http://www.greekchat.com/forums/ubb/biggrin.gif

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Well yeah he got in trouble... there IS a limit. It's not like I can run down to Mexico and grab a big ole' case of valium to bring back... it's all about the prescription when purchasing narcotics in Mexico these days.
They've even put a crunch on how much Tequilla/Kaluha/etc. you can bring back... I think it is 2 bottles per person now.



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Faced with the Divine, I was asked; "What one gift do you seek?"
I answered ever so meekly; "I seek Honor, Truth, Integrity, and Wisdom, yet those are four. How am I to choose?"
The answer came as a pounding whisper; "The four you seek are but one. I grant thee Compassion; for without it the four make none."
Author - me

try some vitamin e....just break open the capsule and rub it on the scar. http://www.greekchat.com/forums/ubb/smile.gifthat should work but only if the scars are relatively new....

Have you tried any "fade" cream products? Usually anything with hydroquinone (sp?) will fade scars. Some beauty lines, like Mary Kay or Avon, carry fade creams.