hi,
i have sensitive skin. if i get hurt or scratch a mosquito bite it leaves a mark on my skin. As a result i have marks an my legs & shoulder. I can't wear skirts or backless tops...i tried using mederma tube but haven't seen any difference and as i stay in Mumbai, India Bio oil is not available...can you suggest alternatives for it......i am getting married in few months and would like to get rid of these marks...please help
I also scar easily-- it's such a pain, isn't it? Sometimes this can be a symptom of an underlying condition. You may want to check with your doctor. I find that taking Omega 3s (internally) really helps. I take Krill Oil but you could also take fish oil or flax oil if you are a vegan/vegetarian.
Obviously, not picking or scratching at bumps and bites will help it from scarring. Keep the skin externally hydrated helps too. I've heard that rosehip seed oil and helichrysum essential oil is a a nice combo for scars but haven't ever used it since rosehip seed oil causes my acne to flare up.
I'm sure that there are other methods that someone else may chime in with. Again, I would be sure that you are a-ok on the inside and that you are not deficient in anything because no external solutions will fix the underlying problem in that case.
Go to the pharmacy and get:
- Retin-A Cream
- Hydroquinone 4%
Twice a day do the following:
- Put a light layer of retin-a on the area with scarring
- Wait 15 mins
- Put a light layer of hydroquinone on the same area
If you can order on the internet I would suggest getting Lactic Acid peel 40%. It is one of the mildest peels to use and eventually (with the help of retin-a and hydroquinone) will get rid of the scarring.
I could not get retin a at the pharmacy stores here....i am not sure its availabe in Mumbai..my dermatologist recommended Zincort-C. Its composition is Clobetasol, Clotrimazole, Zinc sulphate...i tries using t for a a week bt didn't c a diff...should i discontinue it....what else can i do???
Since the etiology of scars and stretch marks are the same, they are treated with the same laser technique. A special laser beam is transmitted through the skin which loosens the collagen fibers, thus loosening the essence of the scar or stretch mark.
Get you a good fade cream for spots and scars. I know I 'm a lot late on this topic
seeing I just join, but there are some real good ones out their that work excellent..
I know I've tried them, I can run off a list of names.
Girl I hope im not late, im working on my spots rite now. Go on skin lightening forum u wil find lots of info there. Go on amazon n order tca peel from skin obsession also get yourself some fade cream like neoprosone. Do the peel just on the spots wait 2 weeks after peeling n spots treat with neo. Good luck
Did you manager to find any products that help you get rid of the scars on your leg, I have some of the same scar in the same place on my leg and I love to know if you had any success.
I have a scar on my upper lip but its not black. My upper lip is black but the scar is light...Any advise? Would YPO help? Lactic Acids? I've had it since 2000. A little backstory: One morning back in 2000 I woke up and the right side of my upper lip was felt a bit strange. It itched a big and felt like there was something there. I looked in the mirror and i saw a medium sized pimple. Being a self conscious teenager and being this was the first time this had happened, I took a pin and popped it and a clear liquid came out but that just irritated it and it got bigger. The itching continued and got worse...next day or two the area deflated and a huge light colored pigmentation was left there. I thought eventually it would disappear but 16 years later and its still here. I have to wear lip pencil in black to cover the light pigment and im tired. I want to know if any peels can help diminish/minimize/eliminate this hyperpigmentation.
I've been trying a few different products for an old scar on my thighs and found the silicone sheets are the best. Looking at embrace silicone that is super sticky and helps with scars. Just give it some time to see results.
I have this exact same issue. Once I scratch or I hurt any part of my body, I get dark spots . I can't undress in public as its embarrassing. What did you eventually use that cleared it? I need someone to recommend a good cream to get rid of it.
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