Scars Solutions - Skin Problems Message Board

Athena · 03-31-2004, 10:12 AM

I have awful scars on my legs (since childhood) from chronic dry skin and recently on my arms... from a stressful event (which provoked the itching) it's healing, but the scars are still pretty gruesome.

I have heard about Rosehip oil (from Chile) that helps lighten scars, I tried it and so far it's doing a minimal job. And now I am attempting to use this gel called Mederma. I am sure some of you heard of it before.

Does anyone have any opinions on either products? Or experiences rather? Does mederma only work for huge scars? Since mine are small and smoother, they're just dark against my pale skin, thus they stick out tremendously.

Thanks.

TheMatrix · 04-01-2004, 12:57 PM

You can try a product called "ScarZone". I have been using it on my Shingles scars and it does seem to make a difference in their appearence. There are also those patches out there that also contain silicone which seems to be the active ingredient in all of these treatments.

Genabeena · 04-05-2004, 03:43 PM

I'm using Mederma on my stretch marks (it says it can be used on stretch marks on the tube). I wouldn't consider my stretch marks to be very large or severe, so I imagine it would be the right thing for the type of scars you have. I haven't been using it very long, but my husband says he can tell a difference already. Good luck with it!