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Assorted Scars
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On my face, where I've had spots before now, the skin in places has brown scars. Some lighter then others and some more obvious. I used to get spots on one side of my face only, so my hair is done so it covers that side. I've noticed the scars dissapearing after months, which is good, but I was wondering if there is a way of encouraging the scars to go quicker. Months of desperatly trying to hide them has made me very unhappy at times and so I would like to develop a routine for helping these scars go away. And on my forehead when I get hot, especially in this weather the scars...reappear. I mean I cover these with makeup and at a normal temperature, you wouldn't know they exist, but they still manage to show up more blatently- are these scars or something else?
And also, different type of scar- when I was a baby, I had chicken pox and my mum one night forgot to put the little gloves on me so I managed to scratch loads of them, leaving me with loads of lil white scars on my head, ribs area and back. Over time, some have faded and some gone altogether (head and back ones have gone completely), but especially on my left rib there are about 10 white spot scars...after 16 years, these have not gone/faded or anything. Will they ever leave do you think? I'm not embarrassed of them or anything- I quite happily wear bikini's, get naked etc...and now see them as perfectly natural and...unique to me. But will there come a time when these go for good?
Thank you
And also, different type of scar- when I was a baby, I had chicken pox and my mum one night forgot to put the little gloves on me so I managed to scratch loads of them, leaving me with loads of lil white scars on my head, ribs area and back. Over time, some have faded and some gone altogether (head and back ones have gone completely), but especially on my left rib there are about 10 white spot scars...after 16 years, these have not gone/faded or anything. Will they ever leave do you think? I'm not embarrassed of them or anything- I quite happily wear bikini's, get naked etc...and now see them as perfectly natural and...unique to me. But will there come a time when these go for good?
Thank you
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The only other thing I know of is what my Mum used on her C-section scar. And that was just plain old Olive Oil. She rubbed it on her scar 2-3 times daily and it's invisible now. So obviously that works too, but I don't really recommend rubbing olive oil into your face...as it would surely encourage new spots. The other two won't cause that problem
Good luck with it! Whatever you do, hope you see results soon.
With recent scars, apply Neosporin immediately to new scrapes. the topical antibiotic, even though it's already well known for it's infection protection, it also has the ability to minimize the appearance of scars while also preventing infection.
I dont really know of alot that would help make them dissapear but to help conceal them, I'd suggest dipping a small brush in cream concealer enough that you fill in the scar. then after use a damp sponge to apply foundation over, that will help blend it well.
We've got an in-depth feature on scar treatments that I updated really recently - here it is - hope it helps.
I saw it fade one of my scars instantly.
wonderful stuff.
You can get it from almost any chemist and it's not too expensive.
The vitamin E idea also sounds good
I'd definitely recommend it!
Ilora x