How do I reduce the redness of my scar? [Archive]

EDC_Light

01-05-2007, 02:36 PM

I have a red and raised scar on my neck (mole removal) that I have had for quite a while (5 or so years) and it has never lost it's redness. I've been using the Neosporin patches for a while and they hadn't seemed to work very well. A few days ago, I got Mederma, but may have to stop using it because the material said if the scar starts itching and puffs up, then stop using it. When I used it, my scar did seem to be raised a little more, and it did itch, so I may have to discontinue it and go back to the patches.

However, does anyone have any idea how I can go about reducing the redness of this scar?

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SEVANS

01-06-2007, 12:04 AM

Hi..... I have heard that taking vitamin E oil cap and sticking a needle in the cap to allow the oil to be released and applied will help scars...so maybe it would help the swelling and redness...it would probably take a couple weeks of doing this!:confused: hopefully!

EDC_Light

01-08-2007, 11:41 AM

Thanks for the input, SEVANS. I will consider that option.

Anyone else have input/advice?

Thanks!

EDC_Light

01-10-2007, 01:14 PM

Bump for more advice.

SEVANS

01-10-2007, 02:14 PM

Bump for more advice.

I have heard some good things about serrapeptase and how it rids the body of unneccesary tissue etc...you might want to google the word and avoid the commercial sites....

Alagaesia

01-11-2007, 02:16 AM

You can try tea tree oil or make a paste with Gotu Kola. To make a paste add enough water to one tablespoon of Gotu Kola powder then apply directly to the scar.

EDC_Light

01-11-2007, 11:42 AM

Thank you for the suggestion, Alagaesia. I will look into those options as well. :)