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24-12-2015, 03:43 PM
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Wound Care Question - can you help me reduce scarring?
hi, i made a resolution not to cut etc and i was wondering if there is anything ?that reduces scars. sorry of thats been asked a million times! 
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24-12-2015, 06:45 PM
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Pathologically flamboyant
Join Date: Nov 2010
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Hi there Lucy, so pleased to hear that you've made a resolution not to cut- well done for making that decision and I wish you the best of luck :)
In terms of reducing scars, products such as bio-oil, cocoa butter and moisturisers that contain vitamin E are thought to be helpful when massaged in to the skin. Do make sure you only use these products on healed wounds though, as they could interfere with the wound healing.
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No other sadness in the world would do
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27-12-2015, 04:31 AM
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Laugh often. Dream big. Reach for the stars!!
Join Date: Apr 2008
Location: Canada
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that's a great resolution to keep!
My plastic surgeon advised me to get Vaseline Intensive Care and to massage it into my healed scars for 10 minutes every day. She said that doing that is a lot cheaper than buying bio oil and is actually more beneficial, it just involves more commitment. But hey, think of how soft your hands will be!
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It's the children the world almost breaks that grow up to save it.
-Frank Warren
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29-12-2015, 12:39 AM
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Flem Fatale
Join Date: Jun 2007
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It's the massaging that really helps to break down the scar tissue. Doesn't really matter what you use, general mousturiser will work as well as any posh stuff if you are massaging it in for a few minutes.
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The world is just illusion always trying to change me. You will find wonder wherever you can, and spread joy whenever you are able.
I felt emotions of gentleness and pleasure, that had long appeared dead, divide within me. - Frankenstein.
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10-01-2016, 08:51 PM
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Feel free to be yourself
Join Date: Sep 2008
Location: United Kingdom of backwards thinking?
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Kelocote is good but only available on prescription. Good for keloid scars and burns.
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Ballerina123 - My lovely superstar
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The best thing about the future is that it comes one day at a time - Abraham Lincoln
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11-01-2016, 02:52 AM
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Flem Fatale
Join Date: Jun 2007
Location: Nurmengard
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Kelocote is available not on prescription but is expensive. Same as dermatix which is a very similar product.
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The world is just illusion always trying to change me. You will find wonder wherever you can, and spread joy whenever you are able.
I felt emotions of gentleness and pleasure, that had long appeared dead, divide within me. - Frankenstein.
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