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Scars

I got quite a few scars from spots that I have had through puberty and such and I still have them/ They're not very big but it's a big downer when it comes to myself confidence. Is there any product out there that can rectify this problem? Help will be much appreicated.

Reply 1

pumpkin7

doubt it, but they should fade in time.

Reply 2

Anonymous #1

So their not anything permanent?

Reply 3

jess850

bio oil from boots, about 8 quid? takes some time but definitely helps the fading process along its way!

Reply 4

Anonymous #1

Is there anything a little bit quicker and maybe a bit cheaper?

Reply 5

kookabura

They will probably fade abit of their own accord anyway, it depends how bad they are. There won't be anything which will make them fade really quickly, it will take time. You can use make up/concealers etc to help cover them up now.

Bio Oil is worth trying, it is really good on all scars. It is quite a big bottle and you don't need much at a time so it will last for ages. I used it on a scar had from an operation and it really helped to fade that, it is obviously alot deeper than acne scars so hasnt gone totally, but it has faded it alot. A friend has used it on acne scars and it seems to be helping her with them. It will probably take a month or so to start seeing any improvement, but I doubt you will find anything which will work quickly.

Reply 6

vinclemesser

yeh bio-oils a good choice

also, as for cover up - i guess concealers dont do the job very well? i used to use this coverup called Veil Cover Cream. its heavy duty concealer - people use it to cover scars/burns/tattoos etc. It really works well, and theyve got lots of shades. Its quite hard to find but its definately worth it :smile:

Reply 7

Brown Eyed Girl

co co butter.
commonly used on stretch marks to make them fade white.
i used it on other scars and most people don't see them no more :biggrin:

Reply 8

end account

The oil seems the best bet, if you are down about it surely 8£ isn't too hard out of pocket, consider it too meals at fast food you wont have...

Reply 9

minimo

Ask your GP about Isotrex gel.

Reply 10

Creative02

Brown Eyed Girl

co co butter.
commonly used on stretch marks to make them fade white.
i used it on other scars and most people don't see them no more :biggrin:

does it take long for it to work.

Reply 11

Brown Eyed Girl

not really, doest go instantly obviously but i found it works welll.

Reply 12

Redefined

I like my few little scars though, they had character or a story, whichever.

Reply 13

Kate.

Vitamin E oil helps reduce scar tissue. There are products such as Mederma available too...that might be a USA-only product, but there must be something similar in the UK. Have a look around Boots...

Reply 14

Vetinari

law:portal

I like my few little scars though, they had character or a story, whichever.

Like that time you wrestled a lion? Oh and that shrapnel wound from the war. Yeah, you don't want to lose those ones.

Reply 15

Redefined

Vetinari

Like that time you wrestled a lion? Oh and that shrapnel wound from the war. Yeah, you don't want to lose those ones.

Ye kinda

Although mine was-

Like that time I sliced my finger open on a PC. Oh and that time i fell off a delapadated building and the wall fell on top of me.

Reply 16

Doodahdoo

Theres a link [here] about self-harm scar reduction. I would imagine that the products may be pretty similar.

It may not hurt seeing your doctor, either.

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