Question 1

does scar treatment oil really work?

Accepted Answer

We don't know: While Mederma is especially formulated for scars, it really hasn't been compared to other products in well-designed controlled studies. In my opinion, there are other products like my grandma's favorite, cocoa butter, which work (some people think it's not even what you put on it, but simply the act of rubbing something moisturizing into the scar).  But scientists like studies not opinions.

Question 2

is it safe to use silicone gel/sheets or vitamin e oil for scar treatment while breastfeeding? will either help with a keloid?

Accepted Answer

Will not help keloid: Keloid is very hard to treat and needs the expertise of the dermatologist.  Unlikely the above treatments will fix keloid

Question 3

what is the best derm scar treatment?

Accepted Answer

Can try these: Mederma and vit e gel caps used as topical treatments can potentially help decrease scarring.  Both are available over-the-counter.

Question 4

how does aquaphor compare to mederma for  scar treatment?

Accepted Answer

Niether work: Niether product helps with scarring and Mederma sometimes causes irritation.  Depending on the scar there are multiple treatment options but topicals alone will not do it.

Question 5

which scar treatment that you can buy without a prescription is the best?

Accepted Answer

Scar: Best scar treatment without paying any money is to use a lotion that can be found around your house most likely and perform scar massage. Gentle pressure over the scar. It helps to remodel the collagen within the scar.

Question 6

what kind of scar treatment is available out there?

Accepted Answer

Can try these: Mederma and vit e gel caps used as topical treatments can potentially help decrease scarring.  Both are available over-the-counter.

Question 7

is it possible to clone ones skin and use it for scar treatment?

Accepted Answer

Possibly: There is a new product that has been available for a few months called laviv (azficel).  The technique involves taking small 3mm skin samples from behind the ear, sending them to a lab, growing up the cells (fibroblasts) for 3 months, then sending them back to be injected into the nasolabial folds/wrinkles. Results are good.  I suspect it may become available to deal with scar treatment.

Question 8

switching scar treatment to mederma. do i have to wait a period of time before applying the new treatment?

Accepted Answer

See package insert: Instructions are included.  More importantly, note that mederma and the majority of topical treatment for scars have been shown to have no improvement on normal wound healing, (but it won't hurt.)  vitamin e and massage have some very week evidence of benefit. Protection from the sun is the thing that has shown the most benefit- use and reapply good sunblock  during the first year of healing.

Question 9

what is the best scar treatment that i can use to help fade the darkness of a surgical incision?  any natural options as well?

Accepted Answer

Best?: There is no "best" scar treatment for each patient will react in different ways to wound healing and response to various chemicals. One good natural remedy is aloe Vera, straight from the plant. Plastic surgeons are also a wealth of knowledge about up to date scar creams and other treatments. Time is also good, as scars tend to fade over time. Hope this helps!

Question 10

will hair grow back after laser scar treatment?

Accepted Answer

Depends: It depends on the laser frequency used and if there was any hair loss over the scar due to the scar itself.

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