| Author |
Message |
|
|
|
Sun Apr 13, 2008 10:27 am  |
A friend of mine just had a nasty skin cancer removed from her nose that required skin grafting.
Do you have any recommendations--exotic oils, etc.--to help her heal and prevent scarring? |
|
|
|
|
|
Wed Apr 16, 2008 4:30 am |
I believe Decleor Prolagene Gel is good for scarring, and once over we talked about a product on here called Miracell, which also had so called rave reviews for its healing powers, and many others recommended Camelia oil. I would say the sooner after the scar has healed, the better the chance of reducing its appearance.
I hope your friend is recovering from her terrible ordeal and finds something that will help. I'm sure she will have been advised to use sun block on her face at all times now, even in the winter. If not, thats what she need's to be doing. |
_________________
In memory of Rzecka xox |
|
|
|
|
Wed Apr 16, 2008 10:48 am |
| Vitamin E and zinc oxide are 2 that come to mind with scars...it helps my skin heal faster too. |
_________________
Whatever you do, do it with passion and conviction...even if it means spending a couple hundred on something you want but don't need! |
|
|
|
|
Wed Apr 16, 2008 7:04 pm |
| Those silicone sheets for scars work wonders. I used them for the surgery scars on my belly and they really flattened. I also gave some to a friend who had an accident and ended up with a three-inch scar on his forehead. The scar is barely noticeable after the treatment. Good stuff! |
|
|
|
|
|
Wed Apr 16, 2008 7:16 pm |
| Blaze....my mother-in-law just had surgery on her throat and is concerned about the scar it will leave. What exactly are these sheets you speak of and where can I buy them? |
|
|
|
|
|
Wed Apr 16, 2008 7:38 pm |
You can buy them over-the-counter. They're located by the band-aids. It's killing me because I see the box in my mind, but I can't remember the brand I used. It's been several years. You can ask the pharmacist, too.
As soon as the scar is somewhat healed, you place them over the scar for several hours at a time. I used to sleep with it on and take it off during the day. I think it's magic! My friend, who was very pessimistic and wondered what silicone sheets can do to scars only tried it because I insisted he did. He was sold and tells everyone about it now. |
|
|
|
|
|
Wed Apr 16, 2008 7:46 pm |
| CMAYC, let me clarify. The silicone sheets are actually plastic-like (silicone) material that you put over the wound once healed. It does not prevent scarring, but minimizes the scar by flattening it, fading the discoloration and, for me, shortened/narrowed the scar itself to the point where it looks "blended" with my regular skin. Hope that makes sense, and I'm really sorry to hear about your mother-in-law. I hope she feels better. |
|
|
|
|
|
Wed Apr 16, 2008 8:37 pm |
| Thank you, Blaze. I'll be going to the drugstore tomorrow, so I'll speak with the pharmicist about them. Another question, if I may....how long did you use them before you saw positive results? |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Fri Apr 18, 2008 4:48 pm |
| CMAYC, I'm sorry, but I don't remember how long I used it. I know it's not years. Probably a few months or less. Results are permanent, though. |
|
|
|
|
|
Fri Apr 18, 2008 5:29 pm |
| A doctor told me to use Mederma. |
|
|
|
|
| Tue Jul 01, 2025 3:06 am |
If this is your first visit to the EDS Forums please take the time to register. Registration is required for you to post on the forums. Registration will also give you the ability to track messages of interest, send private messages to other users, participate in Gift Certificates draws and enjoy automatic discounts for shopping at our online store. Registration is free and takes just a few seconds to complete.
Click Here to join our community.
If you are already a registered member on the forums, please login to gain full access to the site. |
|
 |
|
