Thread: Advice for a cut

They make silicone patches that work amazing for removing scars. Maybe you could put one on and hide it under a bandaid. Or you could just leave it and tell the women how you saved some poor child from a crazy situation.

Mederma is good for scars, though vitamin E is probably cheaper. I've found that keeping some antibiotic ointment on the cut even after it's closed up greatly reduces or eliminates the potential for scarring. As long as I can see a pink line on my face, I keep antibiotic ointment on it.

I understand that what causes scars is healing too fast as strange as that sounds.

I remember seeing a product in Walgreens in the first aid section that claimed to reduce scars.

Originally Posted by Crotalus

I understand that was causes scare is healing too fast as strange as that sounds.

Hmm, don't know--could be! But infection seems to play a role IME.

From Medicinenet.com

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.