Date: 9/15/2003 6:36:00 PM
From Authorid: 61782
I heard that Vitamin E helps to diminish the scars a bit. But you have to use it everyday. It's an oil that you rub on your skin.  |
Date: 9/15/2003 6:40:00 PM
From Authorid: 29532
Yeah, I'd try mederma.  |
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Date: 9/15/2003 6:41:00 PM
From Authorid: 29532
Evil Gemini, that is a myth. It only works if you use it BEFORE you get scars, ie. stretch marks. And even then, it only works up to a certain point. |
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Date: 9/15/2003 6:59:00 PM
From Authorid: 61782
Well thanks for telling me. I have a scar on my arm and my mom told me to use vitamin E and it hasn't worked yet. THANKS! Now I don't have to waste my time putting it on. |
Date: 9/15/2003 7:01:00 PM
From Authorid: 53052
nothing really a scar is a scar....they are just a mark almost like something to remind you of wha tyour life has been and wha tyou have done the sooner you grow to like it the better... you can cover it up with make up  |
Date: 9/15/2003 7:15:00 PM
From Authorid: 54987
A woman told me that she had facial scars after an accident and she was advised to rub in talcum powder. She doesn't know why it works but it does. I can't see the scar on her. I think you have to do it while the scar is fresh though. It may be too late. Maybe a plastic surgeon can redo it. Some of those doctors are real butchers.  |
Date: 9/15/2003 8:21:00 PM ( From Author )
From Authorid: 61930
I think I will try Mederma, because my mom's scar is less visable now, but I'm not sure how well it will work on mine since it's an old scar. I guess it won't hurt to try though. Thanks for all the replies.  |
Date: 9/16/2003 12:02:00 AM
From Authorid: 59876
it takes vitamin e oil in conjunction with the sun and even then, it takes time. never heard of mederma, i hope it helps.  |
Date: 9/16/2003 3:58:00 AM
From Authorid: 1799
i'm glad to see this post.. perhaps it will help me get rid of the scars from my self-mutilation.  |
Date: 9/16/2003 4:19:00 AM
From Authorid: 53054
i have heard that swimming in a chlorinated pool is good to reduce some scars! I dunno if it was swimming in the pool or what but my scars have gone down a lot since i started swimming again! *hugz*  |
Date: 9/16/2003 9:26:00 AM
From Authorid: 11240
I used vitamin E oil during pregnancy and have no stretch marks. My mom used it on a chin scar and it did help. My youngest daughter split open her chin a couple of years ago and the doctor recommended Mederma which we used on her and still do, and it HAS diminished the appearance of the scar, although I'm sure you understand it won't make the scar disappear. God Bless.  |
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Date: 9/16/2003 10:42:00 AM ( From Author )
From Authorid: 61930
Yes, Deb, I know it will never go away, but it looks really rough, and I just wanted to help the appearance a bit. I'll just tell everyone that it's my war scar. lol In all seriousness though, I'm embarrassed to wear bathing suits because it looks so bad. Guess I should learn to live with it and not worry about how it looks. |
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Date: 9/16/2003 2:13:00 PM
From Authorid: 11240
My older daughter got a scar right below her eye at a very young age and I have always told her it was a mark of character. We all have scars, hon, so try not to worry about it. God Bless. |
Date: 9/16/2003 3:01:00 PM
From Authorid: 18527
mother of pear cream (concha de nacar) look in latin grocery stores, I had a horrible burn scar on my hand and it is gone  |
Date: 9/16/2003 6:24:00 PM ( From Author )
From Authorid: 61930
Thank you Kethria  You're right, Deb. I shouldn't worry about it. It doesn't make me less of a person or take away from my personality. Thank you very much for the kind words. I appreciate it. |
