http://thebeautybrains.com/2006/12/03/who-else-wants-a-cheap-way-to-get-rid-of-scars/ Cosmetic chemists answer your beauty product questions! We are a group of cosmetic scientists who understand what the chemicals used in cosmetics really do, how products are tested, and what all the advertising means. Sat, 21 Nov 2009 13:20:37 -0500 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.8.6 hourly 1 http://thebeautybrains.com/2006/12/03/who-else-wants-a-cheap-way-to-get-rid-of-scars/comment-page-1/#comment-44415 Everything You Ever Wanted To Know About Laser Scar Removal, But Were Afraid To Ask. Thu, 29 Oct 2009 19:11:27 +0000 http://thebeautybrains.com/2006/12/03/who-else-wants-a-cheap-way-to-get-rid-of-scars/#comment-44415 [...] Reply Hi Susan. Unfortunately, as you already found out, bleaching creams don’t work on scar tissue. You should get better results from a laser treatment, but to help you understand why we [...] [...] Reply Hi Susan. Unfortunately, as you already found out, bleaching creams don’t work on scar tissue. You should get better results from a laser treatment, but to help you understand why we [...]

]]> http://thebeautybrains.com/2006/12/03/who-else-wants-a-cheap-way-to-get-rid-of-scars/comment-page-1/#comment-41459 DWMB Fri, 28 Aug 2009 19:59:06 +0000 http://thebeautybrains.com/2006/12/03/who-else-wants-a-cheap-way-to-get-rid-of-scars/#comment-41459 I surely could not afford corrective surgery or cosmetic treatments so I followed a cost effective regiment recommended by my dermatologist. For my remaining keloids, I firmly massaged cocoa butter onto the area every other day. The days in between I cleansed the area with a mild cleanser (Eucerin) and wore a silicone patch ( Rejuvess ) over the scar. Clothing over my arms and legs during this period concealed the silicone patches and cloth medical tape ( Johnson & Johnson) which stayed on for 24 hour periods. The silicone patches on my neck and face were applied as right after my evening shower after arriving home from work and adamantly not removed until I woke up in the morning, approximately 12 hours a day. It may seem time consuming but it was well worth it. You bet I didn't have a social life for almost 4 months but it was worth it. I caught up on reading those books I purchased stacked next to my sofa and watched all the Oscar winning movies over my lifespan in the evenings. In 10 weeks all 8 of the keloid scars under my clothing flattened and the skin tone blended together. In 14 weeks the keloid scars on my face and neck also flattened and blended into my complexion. What do you know, dermatologists do know their stuff ! I surely could not afford corrective surgery or cosmetic treatments so I followed a cost effective regiment recommended by my dermatologist. For my remaining keloids, I firmly massaged cocoa butter onto the area every other day. The days in between I cleansed the area with a mild cleanser (Eucerin) and wore a silicone patch ( Rejuvess ) over the scar. Clothing over my arms and legs during this period concealed the silicone patches and cloth medical tape ( Johnson & Johnson) which stayed on for 24 hour periods. The silicone patches on my neck and face were applied as right after my evening shower after arriving home from work and adamantly not removed until I woke up in the morning, approximately 12 hours a day. It may seem time consuming but it was well worth it. You bet I didn’t have a social life for almost 4 months but it was worth it. I caught up on reading those books I purchased stacked next to my sofa and watched all the Oscar winning movies over my lifespan in the evenings. In 10 weeks all 8 of the keloid scars under my clothing flattened and the skin tone blended together. In 14 weeks the keloid scars on my face and neck also flattened and blended into my complexion. What do you know, dermatologists do know their stuff !

]]> http://thebeautybrains.com/2006/12/03/who-else-wants-a-cheap-way-to-get-rid-of-scars/comment-page-1/#comment-41457 DWMB Fri, 28 Aug 2009 19:44:07 +0000 http://thebeautybrains.com/2006/12/03/who-else-wants-a-cheap-way-to-get-rid-of-scars/#comment-41457 My keloids were raised and horrific. One day while shaving my knees, the razor slice one of my keloids right off my knee. Some bleeding occurred, I applied pressure to stop it. Then I applied Neosporin and covered with a fabric bandage meant for sensitive skin. The latex type always leaves dark hyperpigmentation where the adhesive touches the skin. Two days later when a firm scab formed, I continued to apply Neosporin every 8 hours. The "new scar" that formed was lighter, flatter and an improvement over the old keloid. I don't recommend shaving off your old keloids, just advising consistent application of an anti-bacterial ointment can make a difference. My keloids were raised and horrific. One day while shaving my knees, the razor slice one of my keloids right off my knee. Some bleeding occurred, I applied pressure to stop it. Then I applied Neosporin and covered with a fabric bandage meant for sensitive skin. The latex type always leaves dark hyperpigmentation where the adhesive touches the skin. Two days later when a firm scab formed, I continued to apply Neosporin every 8 hours. The “new scar” that formed was lighter, flatter and an improvement over the old keloid. I don’t recommend shaving off your old keloids, just advising consistent application of an anti-bacterial ointment can make a difference.

]]> http://thebeautybrains.com/2006/12/03/who-else-wants-a-cheap-way-to-get-rid-of-scars/comment-page-1/#comment-13122 Mccrae Fri, 01 Jun 2007 03:52:54 +0000 http://thebeautybrains.com/2006/12/03/who-else-wants-a-cheap-way-to-get-rid-of-scars/#comment-13122 I have found Ponds Microdembrasion Scrub to be effective in reducing the appearance of scars withing a week or two and your skin looks healthy as well. I break out really easy as well as scar pretty bad, but i started to see a slight difference in my skin tone. I have found Ponds Microdembrasion Scrub to be effective in reducing the appearance of scars withing a week or two and your skin looks healthy as well. I break out really easy as well as scar pretty bad, but i started to see a slight difference in my skin tone.

]]> http://thebeautybrains.com/2006/12/03/who-else-wants-a-cheap-way-to-get-rid-of-scars/comment-page-1/#comment-168 Sonia Sun, 03 Dec 2006 19:59:15 +0000 http://thebeautybrains.com/2006/12/03/who-else-wants-a-cheap-way-to-get-rid-of-scars/#comment-168 I tried removing a celoidal scar on my wrist once using Gena Callus RX (10% Salacylic Acid). The sking peeled off, but it didn't really affect my scar, as far as I can tell. However, I think that the silicone scar-therapy sheets I used later did make a difference as the scar has now flaatened considerably and is no longer raised and prominent. I tried removing a celoidal scar on my wrist once using Gena Callus RX (10% Salacylic Acid). The sking peeled off, but it didn’t really affect my scar, as far as I can tell. However, I think that the silicone scar-therapy sheets I used later did make a difference as the scar has now flaatened considerably and is no longer raised and prominent.

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