Question 1

will neostrata hq free pigment lightenin gel work to fade red scars on face(flat and wide) .how long until results are seen? thanks so much doctor

Accepted Answer

Skin Lightening Gel: The lightening products are more effective for pigment issues. You may consider laser treatment for the red spots.

Question 2

problems with ingrown hair for years.tried treating lotions/creams-no help.have a lot of red scars on legs. will ambi fade cream help fade red scars??

Accepted Answer

Yes: The hydroquinone in Ambi fade cream may help hyper-pigmented areas if used very diligently and for a significant period of time... perhaps 6 weeks.

Question 3

does neostrata hq free lightening gel( kojiic acid, vit c, liquorice, bearberry, 10 aha/pha) fade red facial scars( not acne scars) . thanks very much?

Accepted Answer

Likely not: The red scars are a part of the healing process overall. The agents you listed tend to inhibit melanin production which is a darker pigment. The red is partially vascular in nature. The products may diminish the red to a small degree

Question 4

had zits on breasts for years. 2 months ago popped large zit on breast. healed but left large faded red spot with red scar center. should i worry?

Accepted Answer

No: It'll take a few more months for the little vessels in the scar to mature and for the mark to fade. Your physician can manage pimples there. Best wishes.

Question 5

how long will it take for my scars to lose their redness?

Accepted Answer

Year: Incisional  scars will mature and look better for up to one year with vitamine and sun protection.

Question 6

what to do if i need help on reducing the redness on a scar?

Accepted Answer

Improve, not remove.: Scars cannot be removed but there is a large variety of techniques to improve their appearance, both surgical and non-surgical. They also improve with time. See a dermatologist or board-certified plastic surgeon to evaluate your options.

Good luck!

Question 7

after a revision of a scar what can i eat for the redness to fade?

Accepted Answer

Diet not the issue..: I am not aware of any specific food that will help fade a scar...It can take 6-12 months or more for the redness to fade away. The most important step to take while the scar is still red is sun avoidance: an immature scar will burn easily and, if tanned, may tan permanently. Products like Mederma may hasten the maturation of scars as well.

Question 8

is it possible for a scar to be red permanently? and can any one explain it to me what causes the redness of the scar? and how can we treat it?

Accepted Answer

Scar redness: The new tissue after an injury is thinner,vascular and has more redness than the normal surrounding skin. In time the new skin thickens and becomes less red.

Question 9

how to improve surgical scar or redness is there after two yrs ?

Accepted Answer

After 2 years: your options are limited.  Consult a plastic surgeon.  Excision of scar and plastic closure might be best option.

Question 10

hi, 3 years ago, removed my appendix, have recently i have been itching and redness in my scar thanks for your help (:?

Accepted Answer

Scars ; VitaminE: Life holds no guarantees as we know, but vitamin e oil placed directly on the scar regularly can help to fade or remove the scar.  You can get a bottle of it in the drug store.  It's inexpensive and worth a try; just be patient.  Have you doc check it first and the very best to you.

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Will neostrata hq free pigment lightenin gel work to fade red scars on face(flat and wide) .how long until results are seen? thanks so much doctor

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Problems with ingrown hair for years.tried treating lotions/creams-no help.have a lot of red scars on legs. will ambi fade cream help fade red scars??

A member asked:

Does neostrata hq free lightening gel( kojiic acid, vit c, liquorice, bearberry, 10 aha/pha) fade red facial scars( not acne scars) . thanks very much?

A member asked:

Had zits on breasts for years. 2 months ago popped large zit on breast. healed but left large faded red spot with red scar center. should i worry?

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How long will it take for my scars to lose their redness?

A member asked:

What to do if i need help on reducing the redness on a scar?

A member asked:

After a revision of a scar what can i eat for the redness to fade?

A member asked:

Is it possible for a scar to be red permanently? and can any one explain it to me what causes the redness of the scar? and how can we treat it?

A member asked:

How to improve surgical scar or redness is there after two yrs ?

A member asked:

Hi, 3 years ago, removed my appendix, have recently i have been itching and redness in my scar thanks for your help (:?

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