What should I put on my scar?
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As instructed by the practice nurse, last night we removed the dressing and steri-strips to reveal the 'shark bite'. All looks good, and healing up nicely.
I was just wondering whether anyone had any recommendations as to what to do to help the scar heal further and improve it (massage? Vastly expensive lotions? etc) or is it best to leave well alone and let Mother Nature take her course?
Thanks for any thoughts
Neil
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mic71403 neil5421
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good question! I'm leaving to mother nature, except for the odd smear of lavender oil, but someone on this site recommended AVON SOS at £3.40, which I plan to try, once i track down an Avon lady, if they still exist!
Bestest
Mic
marilyn_92910 mic71403
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neil5421 marilyn_92910
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& I can keep mosquitos at bay at the same time! Not that we're exactly overwhelmed by them in North London
Thanks
deborah33754 neil5421
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mic71403 marilyn_92910
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Mic x
Georgie11 neil5421
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I have been massaging bio oil into my wound. In addition the physio showed me how to do a deeper tissue massage to the scar and surrounding area. It was quite sore afterwards so I researched it further. There are videos on you tube. It reduces sensitivity and improves flexibility in the tissues. The physio did it again today and it does feel much better.
I I bought the bio oil from Priceline.....the equivalent in th UK Would be Boots chemist. It wasn't expensive, when it's finished I'll probably use a moisturiser like the physio did.
All the best for your shark bite 😄
Guest neil5421
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val14381 neil5421
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I`ve been massaging my scar with Bio-oil & its got rid of all the lumpiness underneath. Its quite expensive to buy in the Chemist but if you have a Boyes near you its a lot cheaper. Its only a small bottle cost around £7 but I`ve been using it for around 4 months & only used half.
linzh1974 neil5421
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i use natural coconut oil found in supermarkets in the food Isle! It's used for cooking but has a natural vitamin E in it! So multi use for skin and hair!
A little goes a long way... But wait until all scabs have healed up.
Linzi x
marilyn_92910 neil5421
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deborah33754 neil5421
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It is not greasy and does seem to help - I also find the fact that as i massage in the oil, the muscles also feel a bit better
sounds like progress is going well, keep up the good work!
neil5421
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Neil x
Pansycat52 neil5421
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Bio Oil is great - I order with my online shopping from Sainsburys.
Not a bit greasy - massage in small circular movements over scar
Regards Linda xx
attractac neil5421
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annedi neil5421
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