Scars?!?!????

I have a few scars on my legs and arms from last summer when I was attacked by a dog.





They've healed up nicely but now that it's summer they're really visible whenever i exercise or I'm hot.


Is there some way to help get them to heal a little better so that they're not so noticable?





Makeup can only go so far.Scars?!?!????
I am sorry to hear about your accident.... since it has been since last year there is nothing at this time that I am aware of that will diminish the scar. I had surgery about 9 months ago and the doctor told me that over time the scar would diminish and to try to keep the scar out of the sun if I was out then to be sure to put a high spf on.... the sun can make the scar appear worse... but in a few years I should see a noticeable diff.





I know that there are some over the counter scar creams but I have not used any to know if they work.....Scars?!?!????
Yes vitamine E oil. You can also use the pill form. you will need to poke a small hole in it with a pin and rub it on the scar.
maderma i think you can buy it or if not order it from maderma.com/
theres some kind of cream out on the market today, Mederma, try it. :D
try Mederma (or however you spell it).
try all natural aloe vera


What Are The Types of Scars?


These are several different types of scars including:





Keloid scars. These scars are the result of an overly aggressive healing process. These scars extend beyond the original injury. Over time, a keloid scar may affect mobility. Possible treatments include surgical removal, or injections with steroids. Smaller keloids can be treated using cryotherapy (freezing therapy using liquid nitrogen). You can also prevent keloid formation by using pressure treatment or gel pads with silicone when you sustain an injury. Keloid scars most often occur in Blacks.


Contracture scars. If your skin has been burned, you may have a contracture scar, which causes tightening of skin that can impair your ability to move; additionally, this type of scar may go deeper to affect muscles and nerves.


Hypertrophic scars. Raised and red scars that are similar to keloids, but do not breach the boundaries of the injury site. Possible treatments can include injections of steroids to reduce inflammation.


Acne scars. If you've had severe acne, you probably have the scars to prove it. There are many types of acne scars, ranging from deep pits to scars that are angular or wavelike in appearance. Possible treatments will depend on the types of acne scars you have.





What Are The Possible Treatments?


The treatments for scars will vary depending on multiple factors. Scar treatments may include:





Over-the-counter or prescription creams, ointments or gels. These products can be used to treat scars that are caused from surgical incisions or other injuries or wounds. If you are under the care of a plastic surgeon and your scarring is the result of cosmetic or plastic surgery, ask your surgeon for his or her recommendation if over-the-counter treatment is sufficient; otherwise, he or she will prescribe that which best suits your personal case. Oftentimes, treatments can include corticosteroids or certain antihistamine creams for scars that cause itching and are extremely sensitive.


Likewise, if you are under the care of a dermatologist for severe acne and have scarring as a result of acne, you should ask your doctor for his or her recommendation if you haven't already received it. Your doctor can also recommend or use pressure treatings or silicone gel sheetings to help treat scars or as preventative care.