Question 1

are there any medications or supplements that can be taken post-surgery to prevent internal scar tissue?

Accepted Answer

Not proven but...: I advise my patients to take the homeopathic remedy arnica before & after surgery. This is proven to reduce post-operative bruising, swelling & pain; it's unproven that it reduces internal scar tissue but is worth a try: see http://www.Alpinepharm.Com/results/ 
i advise 200c just before & after surgery & 12c 2x/day for a week or 2 after. Try a good multivitamin &1-2, 000 mg of vit c 2x/day as well.

Question 2

how can  i prevent keliod scars from forming?

Accepted Answer

Avoid any trauma: Keloids usually occur if there is any  trauma to the skin.  It can be surgical or traumatic.  A keloid is an over production of scar tissue that grows outside the boundaries of a wound.  It can be very difficult to control so the best thing to do is to not have any trauma to the skin.

Question 3

is the a way of preventing scars when one gets hurt?

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Good skin care: Keeping wounds clean and moist are the keys to rapid healing and minimizing scar tissue. It is also important to, control inflammation and avoid sun exposure and tobacco exposure. Silicone sheeting, once the would is closed, has also been shown to be of benefit and can be purchased otc.

Question 4

how can i prevent my cut from becoming a scar?

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You can't: Any cut will always leave a scar.  How big a scar depends on several factors such as what caused it (sharp better that scrape) and the location of the cut.  Some body areas scar better than others.  Gel pads applied to the scars as well as massage may help some.

Question 5

how can prevent a scar from forming on my face?

Accepted Answer

Avoid injury/inflamm: Avoiding further injury or inflammation to a existing injury will minimize scarring. Furthermore keeping a wound clean moist and free from infection will help to minimize scarring and promote rapid epithelialization. Avoiding tobacco use and sun exposure may help while using silicone gel sheeting may also help to improve the appearance of scars.

Question 6

how can i prevent pimples from leaving scars?

Accepted Answer

Don't pick!: See a dermatologist for acne recommendations, including antibiotics to reduce scarring from infected tissues being damaged. But more damage is done by picking, so this is critical. Clean skin also helps, as can some dietary changes to reduce oily skin and blocked pores.

Question 7

what can i do or use to prevent a scar from hapening?

Accepted Answer

Vitamin E oil: If the wound is completely healed you can apply vitamin e oil on the site daily.  This is available in little bottles in the drug store and inexpensive.  There are various responses to it from just about complete removal or prevention to less successful.  Give it a month or two.  Peace and good health.

Question 8

best way to prevent a scratch from turning into a scar?

Accepted Answer

Keep Clean: Avoid any more irritation and keep the site clean.  Use a topical antibiotic ointment.  Do not scratch it or pick a scab.  This is the best way to have the most favorable healing.

Question 9

how do i prevent a scar from getting darker in the sun? it gets darker a lot faster then the other part of the skin

Accepted Answer

Use sunscreen: Covering the scar with sunscreen or clothing that diminish the sun will lessen the chances of the scar darkening.

Question 10

can you tell me how could i prevent acne from leaving scars?

Accepted Answer

Manage it: Acne that's leaving scars is going to require prescription-strength treatment. Get with your personal physician. You owe this to yourself. Best wishes.

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