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    Hello all,

    I've had the misfortune of cutting myself decently on the chin and leaving two identical, parallel marks. Normally this would be amusing, but after 3+ weeks of healing, I still see very visible red marks (scars?).

    My method of treatment was to rub a styptic pencil over them until they stopped bleeding. After finishing my shave, I rinsed with cold water, applied my aftershave splash, and dabbed the cuts with more styptic as needed to stop bleeding (without leaving a noticeable white film).

    Is it normal for respectable cuts to leave marks that long? Are there any other methods for treating cuts in a routine that battle scarring?

    P.S. - I know scars are cool and I dig that, but I'm very pale and having twin marks on either side of my dimpled chin look....interesting.

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    I don't know how old you are but I've found the older you get the more likely you are to get scars after a cut heals. They do sell this stuff which is supposed to make scars disappear. I don't know if it works or not.
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    I'm 25. I remember some kind of ointment (Neosporin?) located at every store that says it heals cuts better; is that the one?

    I'd probably be willing to give it a try in order to make red marks disappear faster, but I'm not sure how effective it'd be mid-shave with a cut. Or if I already caked styptic on/in the cut itself already.

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    Try Mederma, its expensive, but works very well.

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    I have used Mederma after my surgery scars have healed and it does work to decrease your scars appearance, Give it a try

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    I have heard that vitamin E will help but I don't know from personal experience. If you read my sig below and follow the old barber's advice it may not come up as an issue in the future. I hope not anyway.
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    The hyperpigmentation you are talking about will fade with time, you can accelerate the process somewhat by massaging the site regularly. If you are fair skinned, hyperpigmentation is usually more noticable and will probably last longer. On the plus side, if the scar eventually develops hypopigmentation, it will be less noticable if you are fair skinned.

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    Vitamin E Oil works wonders on stretch marks after a woman gives birth if applied correctly and regularly. I don't see why it shouldn't work for you.

    But take from an older person that has accumulated a lot of cut and slice scars here and then when young... they tend to fade with age, so don't worry about it.

    Bsides... I got a cut on my chin from work when I was 20 years old that took 27 stitches to close. Everyone told me... don't worry.... it'll make you look like a man...LOL

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    Quote Originally Posted by Ian1974 View Post
    Hello all,

    I've had the misfortune of cutting myself decently on the chin and leaving two identical, parallel marks. Normally this would be amusing, but after 3+ weeks of healing, I still see very visible red marks (scars?).
    .....snip....:
    Minor cuts are cuts and while you should consult an expert
    there are some general rules.

    First staunch the blood, styptic pencil, "get the red out"
    eye drops with a vasoconstrictor or direct pressure,
    even ice.

    Next care for the wound. Once the leak is slowed or stopped
    disinfect and make sure the wound stays closed as
    tightly as possible, butterfly sutures, super glue or just
    a bit of common bandage. I have had good luck with
    scotch tape when a sterile bandage is unavailable.
    The closer both sides of the cut are held
    to each other while healing the smaller the scar.

    I am a big fan of "Triple antibiotic ointment" brand name or
    generic. Use it to disinfect and to help keep the wound clean.

    Repeated insult by shaving over the wound while it
    is healing will not help.

    Of interest butterfly sutures are not available to the public
    in New Jersey. You must be a medical professional or
    a registered cut man.

    If it is a CUT that needs or might need stitches get it
    inspected promptly! There is a short time window
    when stitches can be best applied.

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