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Self-incisions can leave scars for life, attract unwanted attention or curiosity, or make you uncomfortable wearing clothes that reveal scars. Patience and time are the two main factors that help fade scars. On the other hand, there are also many methods to help fade scars such as pharmacy creams and gels, self-medicating methods, and medical treatments. Although they do not completely remove scars, most of these methods will help you feel more satisfied with your body.

Steps

Method 1 of 6: Take over-the-counter medical remedies

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   Try silicone gel patches. A silicone gel patch is a patch applied to the scarred area, used to fade scars within 2-4 months. Apply a silicone gel pad to the scar at least 12 hours a day for 2-4 months.
   • Research shows that silicone gel patches also help smooth out scars.

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   Use Mederma gel. This topical gel is used to fade scars. The gel contains a variety of ingredients that work in combination to regenerate the skin and make it appear softer. A tube of Mederma gel costs about 520,000 - 550,000 VND.
   • Apply Mederma gel to the scar once daily for 8 weeks for new scars and 3-6 months for long term scars.
   • Some studies have found that using Mederma gel does not reduce scarring significantly more than following a moisturizing wax on scars.

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   Try Bio-Oil. This oil is applied directly to the surface of the scar to fade it. In addition, the oil helps to even out skin tone, so it's helpful for pink, red, or brown scars. A 60 ml bottle of Bio-Oil costs around 190,000 VND and is available online or in pharmacies.
   • Do not apply oil to the skin around the eyes as this area is very sensitive.

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   Try different scarring creams and gels. There are other treatment gels and creams that can help fade scars. Some brands like Selevax, Dermefface FX7, Revitol Scar Cream, Kelo-Cote Scar Gel are sold in pharmacies or online stores.
   • The prices of these products are very diverse and worth considering if you want to use gels or creams for a long time to fade scars.
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Method 2 of 6: Medical treatment

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   Skin abrasion treatment. Leather abrasion is the process of removing the top layer of skin, similar to abrasive knee skin. This area will heal like a knee after being abraded. This procedure requires local anesthesia for a small area of ​​skin or more anesthesia on large areas of skin.

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   Ask your doctor about transplant methods. This surgical procedure is to remove the skin at the top of the scarred area and cover it with an extremely thin patch of skin taken from the thigh or other parts of the body. This patch of skin hides the scar and becomes evenly colored with the surrounding skin after about a year.
   • You may either undergo local or general anesthesia, depending on the size of the scar.
   • The skin transplant will leave a scar that is not too visible.

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   Chiropractic surgery. Chiropractic surgery is the process of changing the shape of a scar by removing the scar tissue and stitching the skin. The surgeon will change the location or size of the scar, making it look less like a self-incision wound.

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   Try laser resurfacing. Laser resurfacing is a series of treatments on the skin that undergo several waves, heating the skin with a laser and stimulating the formation of new collagen and elastin on the skin. You will be given an injection of anesthetic and sedative before your treatment.
   • Possible side effects include redness, itching, and swelling.
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Method 3 of 6: Use natural ingredients

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   Apply moisturizing wax to the new scar. Moisturizing waxes (such as Vaseline) are derivatives of oil refining and are used to provide the skin barrier against water. Moisturizing waxes can help reduce scarring by covering and moisturizing the skin. Apply moisturizing wax to the new scar once a day.
   • Moisturizing waxes don't seem to work on long-term scarring.

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   Use vitamin E oil. Vitamin E is usually available in the form of capsules or small bottles that are sold in health food stores or in the health care department in supermarkets. You need to break the capsule and put the oil on the skin. Gently massage. Or you can apply lotion containing vitamin E to your skin twice daily.
   • There are conflicting opinions on the effectiveness of vitamin E in removing or fading scars. Vitamin E also causes skin irritation in some people.

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   Try aloe. Aloe vera is a plant that has many health benefits, including reducing skin inflammation and moisturizing the skin. Aloe vera gel can be obtained directly from the leaves or sold in bottles at natural grocery stores. Apply the gel to the scar at least once a day.

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   Use lemon juice. Lemon juice is a natural bleach that can help lighten a scar. Clean your skin, then use a cotton ball to apply lemon juice to the scar. Leave for about 10 minutes and then rinse.

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   Use olive oil. Extra virgin olive oil can help fade scars. Massage a small amount of extra virgin olive oil into your skin 1-2 times daily for weeks or months.

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   Try different home remedies. There are many other natural home remedies used to fade scars, including: lavender essential oil, chamomile tea, cod liver oil, baking soda, cocoa butter, tea tree oil, and honey. You can search online for ways to use these natural scarring ingredients. advertisement

Method 4 of 6: Makeup cover scars

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   Clean and dry the skin. It is best to apply makeup on oily and dust-free areas. Rinse the area of ​​the skin that you are going to put on makeup and pat dry with a towel.

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   Use concealer and foundation. Concealer and foundation can work together to cover many scars, especially small and pale scars.
   • Choose a concealer that is a few tones lighter than your skin tone. If the scar is red or pink, you should choose a green concealer. For scars that are slightly brown in color, you should choose a concealer with a yellow color. Dab the concealer on the scar and let it dry for a few minutes.
   • Choose a foundation with the same skin tone. Apply foundation to the scar and pay attention to harmonize the contoured area of ​​the scar.
   • Apply matte powder to the skin. Powder helps to keep the foundation and prevent it from getting too smudged.

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   Use tattoo cream. Tattoo concealer is a very powerful, water-resistant product that is used to apply directly to the skin to hide marks on the skin like tattoos. You can buy the product at a pharmacy. The best tube tattoo masking cream costs about over 450,000 VND. Some products are also sold with powder used to keep the covering cream from smudging.
   • Choose a tattoo mask that matches the color of the affected area.
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Method 5 of 6: Wear clothes and accessories to cover scars

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   Cover scars with long sleeves and pants. If the scar is on the arm or leg, you can wear clothing that covers the scar so that others cannot see it.
   • This is usually not a good solution in the summer.

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   Wear tight pants. Slim pants (tight pants) can cover the legs at any time of the year and can be combined with dresses, short skirts or short pants. Buy thin skinny pants during hot times of the year and thick pants in the cold season.

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   Wear wrist strap jewelry. If the scar is on your wrist, you can wear jewelry such as bracelets, watches to cover the scar. Armbands are also a good choice when you exercise.

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   Wear a simple swimsuit. If you want to swim, you don't need to wear swimsuits that reveal too much skin. Instead, choose a one-piece swimwear or swimwear over your bathing suit. Alternatively, you can wear a specific windsurf T-shirt or shirt along with swimming pants. advertisement

Method 6 of 6: Choose other methods

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   Apply sunscreen. New scars are especially sensitive to ultraviolet rays, which in turn slows the healing of the incision. Sunlight also increases skin discoloration in the scar. Therefore, you should apply sunscreen to the scar while going out.

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   Tattoo the scar. The scar may not go away completely, so you can cover it or make it less noticeable with a tattoo. You can talk to a tattoo artist to design a tattoo that can both cover the scar and make sense to you.

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   Accept the scar. A scar is something you want to hide or not talk about. But the scar can also remind you of your strength. Admit that you've gone through some extreme hardship in your life and you've grown a lot. advertisement

Warning

• If you are still in the habit of cutting your own hands, find someone you trust, like a close friend or family member. Or you need to see a counselor to talk about potential problems that caused you to cut your hands. In addition, you also need to equip yourself with the knowledge of how to make a safe hand incision.
• If you intend to commit suicide, you need to call the ambulance immediately for help.