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Former MemberFormer Member Posts: 1,329 Wise Owl
in Health & Wellbeing
Hi

I'm talking about old scars that have healed but are REALLY itchy. I'm just wondering if anyone knows of anything I can put on the scars to stop the itchiness?

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  • JustVJustV Inactive Posts: 5,640 Part of The Furniture
    Hey (again ;) ) - I'm by no means an expert on this, but I do know there are scar creams/lotions out there you can put on old scars. I think some have the added bonus of helping them fade as well, if that's something you're concerned about. The NSH recommend E45 cream, but I found a few more with just a quick Google. I'm not sure how reputable the companies are so I'm hesitant to recommend any, but it might be worth a look.

    Just like any area of skin, it might also just be caused by dryness - something any moisturiser can help remedy. :)

    Not sure how helpful that is, but I imagine some others here may have some tips!
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  • Former MemberFormer Member Noob Posts: 2,197 Boards Champion
    Palmers cocoa butter or bio oil are both great for scarring. Whilst they won't make the scars go away, they can help reduce the redness.
  • Former MemberFormer Member Lyrical Poster Posts: 5,462 Part of The Furniture
    plugitin wrote: »
    Palmers cocoa butter or bio oil are both great for scarring. Whilst they won't make the scars go away, they can help reduce the redness.


    This is true, I have used cocoa butter before on my scars and it's really good. And does help a lot, hopefully it helps you :heart: :thumb:
  • Former MemberFormer Member Posts: 1,329 Wise Owl
    Thankyou for the suggestions
  • Former MemberFormer Member Posts: 1,875,648 The Mix Honorary Guru
    Do you cut and keep objects under your skin?

    I DID THAT AND IT WAS SO ITCHY
  • Former MemberFormer Member Posts: 1,329 Wise Owl
    No but I know people who do.

    My old scars aren't evan red or sore just very occasionally really itchy.
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