Scars- advice please
 

Hi Everyone, I'm sorry to pester for advice when so many of you are having a rough time at the moment.

It's a simple question I suppose, basically I am off on a family holiday tomorrow for two weeks and have already stocked up on long shorts etc to cover the scars they dont know about but I was wondering what I should do about the other ones.

My family know about my SI 'History' and the scars on my arms but not about my legs. I was wondering if there is anything I should be doing to take care of the scars on my arms which will be visible on holiday. Like whether they are more likely to burn? Or what I can expect to happen to them? Do I need to apply a higher factor suntan lotion?

Sorry again to bother you all xx

I would think it depends on HOW new they are..as it is 'new' skin in a sense...they may be more sensitive to sun.
Older ones i have tanned in tanning beds with and they actually lightened for me.
I'm sorry im not much help..
but i do want to wish youa good time, i hope all goes well.
romp

Thanks Romp for the reply. The ones on my arms are mostly about 2 years old and white now although there are a few still pinky red and raised and a few newer ones i.e last 3 months that are a bit red although they will be covered with a chunky bracelet I just bought.

Sorry if this is a bit late.
Peoples scars react differntly to sunlight.
Some fade more, others burn easily. It depends upon you skin type.
However, i would highly recomened a suncream called P20. Its about £10 a bottle but it lasts ages. You only need to put it on once a day in the morning and your covered all day, even if you get wet.

It protects you from all the harmful rays, but it still allows you to get a tan through it. I use it all the time!:thumbup:

Have a nice holiday though.