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Default Feb 03, 2012 at 07:07 AM
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Default Feb 03, 2012 at 07:13 AM
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(((Estranged))) - My cuts aren't deep and I have been using bio oil to try to make the scars fade. Clothing is obviously helpful depending on where the scars are - beyond that I think there are makeups that can help.

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Default Feb 03, 2012 at 03:42 PM
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tea tree oil is good for drying shallower injuries.

chamomile tea (very strong) is great and helps to heal fast, but the wound has to be clean and not too infected... because it actually works too fast.

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Default Feb 03, 2012 at 03:53 PM
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Idk if it's on your arms, but if it's is, long sleeves (well obviously) or bracelets work, depending on where the cuts are. And you can use make up to cover them up. You could also wear arm warmers.

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Default Feb 03, 2012 at 04:02 PM
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Vitamin E oil is really good on cuts once they've closed, to prevent scarring.

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Default Feb 04, 2012 at 10:26 AM
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I've found Aloe Vera gel to be helpful.
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Default Feb 05, 2012 at 01:01 AM
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I use a soothing cream of coca butter+vitamin E and lavender on my worse scars to reduce the redness and prevent itching (to prevent more damage). can't really give anymore advice
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Default Feb 05, 2012 at 10:27 AM
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There are some good videos on youtube about what makeup helps cover up scars on arms etc. Other than that, just make sure your cleaning the wounds properly so they have the best chance of healing well, take some vitamin E supplements and once they wounds have helped use vitamin E oil or bio oil to help the scars fade quicker.
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Default Feb 05, 2012 at 11:41 AM
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Does anyone have any suggestions for old scars? Over a year old... My ex-bf suggested Mederma but I've heard that can sometimes make the scars worse? Anyone have any experience with scar creams?

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Default Feb 05, 2012 at 12:25 PM
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Does anyone have any suggestions for old scars? Over a year old... My ex-bf suggested Mederma but I've heard that can sometimes make the scars worse? Anyone have any experience with scar creams?
Mederma made my scars red, puffy and itchy.
I went to the doctor for a very large scar and got a cream that reduces the size of the scar tissue by thinning the skin. It sounds weird but it was painless and actually worked a bit. I'm going to see a dermatologist about it now which IMO is the best thing to do.
All the over the counter products I've used that promised to reduce my scars in someway have irritated them more than anything. I now only use a soothing cream that is actually advertised for stretch marks. it works really good.
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Default Feb 05, 2012 at 01:16 PM
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All the over the counter products I've used that promised to reduce my scars in someway have irritated them more than anything. I now only use a soothing cream that is actually advertised for stretch marks. it works really good.
That's why I'm reluctant to try an otc product, I've heard a lot of bad stories :\ What soothing cream do you use?

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Default Feb 06, 2012 at 08:40 AM
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It's weird, but I always think before I cut. Like, before I actually do anything I make sure that no one will ever see the scars. Hence, I cut my waist.
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