Pick up some cocoa-butter at your local drugstore and massage it into the scar several times a day.

It comes in a bar (like soap) or a tube (like a ChapStick but larger).

I prefer the tube because it's less messy.

It really does help the scars to fade some as they heal.

It really smells good too, but don't try to eat it because it tastes awful!

I think I just admitted I tried to eat it once, but only once - I promise!

Not sure if I can help with all the other challenges, but I do know that cocoa-butter works wonders on scars!

On the upside, you may be out on a date and your date tenderly hold your hand while asking about your scar ...

What an awesome conversation starter regarding being on a dragon boat team that would be!

Wishing you good healing all the way around!

Sincerely,
Pfrog!