What is the best scar treatment?
The best scar treatment varies from scar to scar. Acne, stretch marks, cuts, burns and surgical scars all require different methods of treatment. There are also more categories including hyper tropic scars and keloid scars. Search through this site for your specific needs and advice.
The best scar treatment advice we can give you in general is too be persistent. Scars fade slowly without cosmetic surgery, laser scar surgery can be very expensive so for other people you may find the following useful:
- Keep the skin hydrated. This can be achieved by drinking plenty of liquid and applying moisturizing creams to the area.
- Maintain a healthy diet. Even the best scar treatments rely on the bodies ability to repair itself. Eating food rich in vitamin E and other vitamins and minerals will promote good skin cell regeneration.
- Scar massage is usually a good idea for people that want better skin. Gently rubbing the area with a lotion helps to stimulate red blood cells which can lead to a scar’s appearance lessening.
- Choose a treatment and stick with it. There is no point applying a cream randomly or giving up, once you decide to try a specific treatment, give it a chance to work.
We generally believe that most scars will eventually fade away. There are topical creams and gels which help to speed up the process. For facial scars it is a good idea to inquire with a local skin clinic or private dermatologist. This can be done in person or by sending a photo online. For most parts of the body people can usually accept the long wait before a scar fades (even with expensive creams), but facial scars also carry the added disadvantage of emotional pain too. Acting fast is therefore the best idea, and spending a lot on the best treatment will usually be worth it.
Click here to see a guide which explains treatments for all types of scars
