How do you get rid of bad scars?

Question

i used to self harm on my legs...and now i have got some seriously bad scaring on the top of my legs. i didn't really look after the cuts and was too scared to go to hospital to get stitches so some of the scars are really red and raised.

is there anything i can do to get rid of the scaring or reduce it?

thanks x

Answer 1

Moisturising everyday, does help the skin, as it hydrates it. Bio-oil claims to be helpful, and a friends of mind had a broken arm and had bad scars, and it really helped him. It costs around £8 for a tube, i think (in the UK). It will help in the long run.

Hope i helped :)  

Answer 2

dont worry about them, sure its fine, i have one on my forehead :)

Answer 3

I have some nasty scars myself and time fades them but I have heard of some cream that is supposed to help. I think a trip to the doctor might be your best bet as if there is something he'll know for sure. Remember that only a doctor can prescribe things that work and you can't buy them off a shelf.

Answer 4

Try bio-oil.

Answer 5

Laser treatment can reduce scarring, but it depends how deep it has penetrated the epidermis/hyperdermis.

A sub-surface scar can almost completely disappear with successive courses of laser treatment.

Answer 6

My wrist and lower arm have 11 scars and I just rub in a lot of moisturiser and they are becoming less raised and angry looking.

Keep a big pot by whichever chair you sit in when watching tv and rub it in whenever you sit there!

I use Nivea, recommended by physiotherapist, but have heard that Bio Oil is also good.

Answer 7

bio-oil its great 4 reducin stretch marks worth a try.