Scar

Although not usually painful, scars can be unsightly and cause insecurity in those who have them.

There are many options available for those who are wondering how to remove scars, ranging from natural cures and home remedies to surgery.

Whatever your motivation is for removing a scar, there are many avenues to take depending on the size of the scar and the price you are willing to pay for treatment.

On the more expensive end are surgical procedures such as injections to reduce inflammation, laser surgery to resurface the skin, or skin grafts to correct very serious scarring.

On the other hand, natural cures are safe and economical to use, and do not have the harsh side effects associated with some medical treatments.

What is a Scar:

Scarring is caused by the skin as it heals itself following an injury or trauma.

When the skin is damaged, the body creates a thicker, less elastic scar tissue to help heal and protect the wound, which is noticeable next to regular, more elastic skin.

Scars can be caused by:

• Acne
• Pregnancy
• Injury
• Burns
• Illnesses such as chicken pox
• Picking at a wound
• Surgery- for example a C-section or appendix removal operation will leave a scar

Symptoms of a Scar:

Scars are first noticeable after an injury when they are red and sore.

After the scab has healed, the scar left behind usually fades into a pale mark that may be slightly raised.

They are not usually painful, however very large scars may restrict movement and feel ‘tight’.

Natural Cures for Scars:

Thankfully, you can use a natural cure to heal any scar that you may have. Here is a list of some popular treatments that can be done at home to heal scar tissue.

• Apply aloe vera gel, cod liver oil and vitamin E oil (all mixed in equal parts) to the scar twice daily.
• An old wives’ home remedy for removing scars is to rub them with chamomile tea every day.
• Bio-Oil, which was only available in the UK but is now available in the US and Canada is a natural oil mixture that is rated as a top natural cure for scars.
• Mix 2 vitamin E capsules with the juice of a fresh lemon and petroleum jelly together. Apply this mixture to the scars everyday and cover them with a bandage in between applications.
• A simple home remedy is to cut a tomato in half, rub in on the scar and leave the juice to sit for 15 minutes. Then rinse off with warm water. Do this every day for 3-4 weeks.