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Lin TK, et al. (2018). Anti-inflammatory and skin barrier repair effects of topical application of some plant oils. Wang Y, et al. (2014). Staphylococcus epidermidis in the human skin microbiome mediates fermentation to inhibit the growth of Propionibacterium acnes: Implications of probiotics in acne vulgaris. Depending on the type of product you choose, you may need to look out for allergic reactions. Open skin is more sensitive to allergens, says Melanie Palm, MD, a dermatologist at Art of Skin MD. She adds that while silicone-based products are unlikely to cause a reaction, some OTC treatments contain other ingredients that increase the likelihood of a reaction. Throughout the lab testing phase and our research, we also relied on the expertise of several dermatologists and plastic surgeons, both in the Lab phase of our testing and during the research process:
to 4.7 stars: These scar creams are excellent—they might have minor flaws, but we still recommend them.If you’re ready to seriously invest in treating a scar yourself the Sunnie Skin SCAR SMOOTH™ Medical Grade Scar Reducing Kit contains more than one tool to help you reduce the appearance of scars. Even though there were three components (a gel, a wand, and a roll of scar tape), it didn’t take us more than five minutes a day to run through all the steps of the kit. A dermatologist or plastic surgeon will probably not be able get rid of your scar entirely, but can improve the way it looks or reduce its size. Some people are more likely to retain scars or scar more easily, Pittman says. This can relate to your age, ethnicity and whether or not you smoke. Smoking negatively affects your wound healing. Younger people, as well as people of Asian descent and those with darker skin are more likely to develop scars. Cut open a vitamin E capsule over the scar and squeeze the oil onto the scar (you might need more than just one capsule to get enough liquid for full coverage).
Han X, et al. (2017). Biological activities of frankincense essential oil in human dermal fibroblasts. Chemical sunscreen: Dr. Palm says chemical sunscreens (such as oxybenzone or avobenzone) can cause a reaction, so if possible, choose an SPF product with physical sunscreen ingredients like titanium dioxide.One 2016 study on rats found that the surface area of wounds topically treated with lavender oil was significantly decreased when compared with that of the control group. We tested the Aroamas Scar Professional Silicone Scar Sheets on a four-year-old scar on our face where the skin was damaged enough to prohibit hair growth in that area. While it was a little awkward to cut the sheets down to the appropriate size for a facial scar (and we couldn’t leave the sheets on 24/7, as recommended) we were still impressed with the results we saw.
Using this gel was a bit like laying down a waterproof seal of plastic wrap on our scars, which is why we recommend the Cimeosil Scar and Laser Gel for nighttime use (i.e. when no one will be giving your scar the side-eye). But we can’t argue with its effectiveness—we used this treatment twice a day for the duration of testing, and by the time we were done, the large scar we were treating had more flesh tones and less reddish-purple tones in it. It also felt both flatter and more sensitized to the touch. Meanwhile, the small scar we treated had a significant reduction in both color and puffiness, flattening out and lightening more to our skin tone.One 2018 study on mice found that topical application of lemon oil helped to reduce skin inflammation and skin damage in mice. One 2016 study that looked at the impact of manuka honey on scars found that while honey has anti-inflammatory and antibacterial properties, it didn’t make a difference in scar appearance when applied topically. We tested 30 scar creams in total. We rated the products based on their overall effectiveness, how they felt on our skin, if they had any scent, how easy they were to use, and what we thought their value was based on their cost and how well they worked. We also paid close attention to our scars during the testing process—to see if they were changing—and did a photo-based comparison at the end of our testing to get an objective look at any significant reduction in scarring. In fact, we think the wand is one of the pieces that makes this kit stand out from other gel-based or sheet-style products. It’s designed to break up scar tissue, and we could feel it painlessly doing just that when we used it. For people with newer scars or scars that cover a larger surface area, we think this treatment trio could be worth the investment. Dr. Brazzo says that the actual form of the treatment you choose isn’t that important (aside from choosing the right product for the right body part).
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