Question 1

will coconut oil reduce appearance of surgical scars?

Accepted Answer

Can't really get RID: Of scars, but you can reduce their noticability.  Use a cream called mederma to reduce the appearance of scars.

Question 2

i have a scar on my forehead from a blow i suffered 8 months ago. how do i get rid of/ reduce the size of this scar? i have used bio-oil. no luck

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.

Question 3

will bio oil help reduce my hyperpigmentation acne scars? is it effective?

Accepted Answer

Probably not: Bio oil will pro ably not help. Avoiding sun, mild steroid creams, retin-a, kojic acid and hydroquinone may be more beneficial but this will depend on the cause. Venus stasis dermatitis may be improved with compression stockings.

Question 4

can bio oil helps in reducing the burn scar from second degree burn? any other methods that i could apply/use/intake to reduce my burn scar on thighs.

Accepted Answer

Waste of money: Any lubricating oil or vaseline will be useful. Bio oil is nothing special.

Question 5

can bio oil reduce chicken pox scarring?

Accepted Answer

Myth but use if help: Many of my patients swear by the benefits of tea tree or bio-oil and so i generally don't dissuade them but there is very little science to support its use. It is probably the massage, (which we know helps scars)  that is used to apply the oil, which is actually providing the improvements observed. Massage with any clean oil 3-4 times a day. Silicon gel trips are morel likely to improve the scar.

Question 6

will coconut oil heal my scars?

Accepted Answer

Scar Healing: A scar forms when there is  healing of an injury to the tissues.  Remember that with almost all wounds, healing continues for months and months as we change the stress on the tissues.  A scar forms as a result and may have many different appearances and colors.  Any dark coloration may fade over time but the tissues never are the same and so some scarring will always be there.

Question 7

would rosemary oil work on scars?

Accepted Answer

Probably.: While there are topical products specifically designed for use on scars to minimize them, there are no well-designed clinical studies to show that they are superior to some of the old-time products like cocoa butter or vitamin E oil. In my opinion, probably what is more important than what you rub on, is the pressure used to rub any moisturizing product on.  Avoid things to which you are allergic.

Question 8

is bio oil effective on removing scars?

Accepted Answer

Possibly: Bio oil may help with improving scars but the studies that have been done are very small trials involving 20 -25 patients.  The results are variable.  Read the label carefully to make sure your are not allergic to any components or try a small patch test . Apply a small amount on an inconspicuous area and wait for 1 -3 days to check for any sensitivity.

Question 9

can i use bio oil for freckles and scars?

Accepted Answer

It won't work: It's a health fraud. It won't touch scars. It won't remove freckles. If you use a freckle remover, even from a dermatologist, you risk disfiguring yourself. Freckles are endearing, they're distinctively you, and a majority of your friends probably like them. Ask them. If you want them less prominent, avoid excess sunlight -- wise in any case.

Question 10

does coconut oil heal surgical scars?

Accepted Answer

Improve, not remove: Scars are permanent, but they improve with time. Pressure treatment, silicone sheeting and steroid injection may hasten their maturation. Don't waste your money--coconut oil won't help.

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Will bio oil help reduce my hyperpigmentation acne scars? is it effective?

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Can bio oil helps in reducing the burn scar from second degree burn? any other methods that i could apply/use/intake to reduce my burn scar on thighs.

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Can bio oil reduce chicken pox scarring?

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Will coconut oil heal my scars?

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