View Full Version : Scar help? Do creams work?
California
03-12-2013, 02:51 PM
Got four moles removed, two are healing beautifully and two are not. Has anyone tried using Mederma or a similar product?
larig
03-12-2013, 02:57 PM
I've been using Trader Joe's Vitamin E oil with good results on a scar from a gash over my eyebrow.
http://www.makeupalley.com/product/showreview.asp?itemid=123195
and I'm religious about sunscreen on it.
scrooks
03-12-2013, 03:14 PM
My dd had a birthmark removed from her forehead last August. The plastic surgeon recommended using a product that contains silicone. Apparently those are the only ones that truly work. We bought something called Scar Fade. It was $25 for a tiny tube but we use it religiously every night and it has made a huge difference. People who know she had the surgery (our sitter and SIL) have commented on how great the scar looks.
California
03-12-2013, 06:03 PM
Thanks for the info, I think I have the vitamin e oil already and will start with that and order the silicone continaining one. $25 is worth it if it helps!
Unfortunately I think part of the problem may be a new sunscreen that I used that irritated my skin. I quickly switched brands but the skin still isn't healing as well on these two spots.
lcarlson90
03-12-2013, 08:25 PM
I had surgery in November and have quite a bit of scarring. I have been using silicone scar strips and they are working great.
mimosa
03-12-2013, 10:50 PM
I've had good results with Kelo-Cote:
http://www.amazon.com/Kelo-Cote-Advanced-Formula-Scar-grams/dp/B004H3QCPS/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1363142814&sr=8-1&keywords=kelo+cote
Silicone scar strips used daily at least 12 he's for 8 wks are best evidence. Vit e and sunblock at least 1 year cheapest
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