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Salve to use on scars

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kgunch
kgunch

Anyone having success with a salve or ointment you use to help heal and minimize scars?

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  • saralice
    saralice kgunch

    Posted

    I've been using Bio-oil from Bodycare(UK) My physio recommended it.

  • melinda11457
    melinda11457 kgunch

    Posted

    Vitamin E oil was recommended by my PT and seems to work quite well. 
  • Susie54
    Susie54 kgunch

    Posted

    I have been using Bio oil too, seems to be working
  • tracey59320
    tracey59320 kgunch

    Posted

    The one I used and swear by is a UK thing. It is Boots scar reducing serum. I found it worked really well and is cheaper than some.
  • Oldfatguy1
    Oldfatguy1 kgunch

    Posted

    I've alwayscrelied on Vit E oil. .massage it I. With thumbs two e a day.

  • tijim
    tijim kgunch

    Posted

    I was adviced also to use bio oil .. however my scare is so narrow I'm not bothering plus in the past when I've used it I've suffered with pimples along the scare line.

  • pyesangel
    pyesangel kgunch

    Posted

    I had success with Palmer's Skin Therapy Oil...I believe it is made in the UK. Any oil that isn't greasy and rubs in well is good. Vitamin E Oil, coconut oil, Bio Oil. The idea is while you're rubbing the oil in, you are helping to break up any scar tissue that may have formed. It also helps when you move the knee cap up, down and back and forth. Which helps with bending your knee because the scar tissue will hamper any movement.  

    • tijim
      tijim pyesangel

      Posted

      We have Palmer's and bio oil in Australia too .. as you said any that rubs in well is good smile

  • kgunch
    kgunch

    Posted

    Thanks everyone for your helpful suggestions. This is such a great site!
  • lou62455
    lou62455 kgunch

    Posted

    Our ortho docs recommend vit e cream or oil and massage scar twice a day with it. The massaging helps break down scar tissue and the vit e helps heal.
  • Mkhp
    Mkhp kgunch

    Posted

    Vitamin e, massage at least once a day into your scar, best of luck, kathy p.
  • John5006
    John5006 kgunch

    Posted

    Here in UK I used Aloe Vera Gel (99.0% grade). PT started me on it for treatment of scar tissue BEFORE scar tissue got too set in - I used it too in between visits.
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