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scar
i have a viral infection on my leg. it's drying up
cause of this cream i'm using, but there's a TERRIBLE
scar there. my dad says it will go away in a few
months because the dead skin cells will fall off & stuff.
besides using a scar removal cream, how can you
either... remove scars, or speed up the process of
making the dead skin cells fall off? should i rub harder
on that area in the shower to make more cells fall off?
or what? thanks in advance
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There are professional products available to reduce the appearance of scars at the dermatologist or even your local grocery/drug store. Ask a pharmacist what they recommend. Don't pick at it and keep the area dry and clean. Apply a triple anti-biotic like Neosporin which helps prevent scarring and then when it is totally healed, use the scar reducing products. Time will help, too.
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Yuck. Sounds painful and embarassing. Yes, I would exfoliate with a shower scrubby every time I showered. I would use warm water because it softens the skin and makes more cells fall off. I would rub lotion all over the area in order to provide enough moisture to encourage regrowth. I would put sunscreen over the scar when it's exposed because new skin is very sensitive to the sun. I would use Mederma or another scar compound at night, making sure to rub vigorously. Obviously, though, if there are open wounds or bleeding, do not be aggressive with it; only scrub over completely healed areas. If you scrub off scabs, you'll make the scar worse. You have the right idea, though. Once the skin is in place, cell turnover and time are your friend in getting the scar to fade.
Best wishes.
Sabine
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