Scar Treatment / Silicone Gel / Creams

[fauxrang]

Does anyone here have any experience using any do-it-yourself gels/creams for scar treatment. I had some electrocautery performed on my skin a couple months ago, and I do have some scars. Everything I am reading online says that scars will get better and fade over a year or so. But I would not mind helping it along if I can.

I read plenty of articles/debates on Vitamin E - many saying it does absolutely nothing, and others saying that it worked wonders!

I would rather avoid any further procedures (like lasers).

Thank you.

[lopburi3]

Not DIY but for keloid scar I was provided Erase Gel.

[fauxrang]

I checked a pharmacy near me - they had something called Cica-Care Silicone Gel - but like you, the package said it was for keloid scars... not sure that is very relevant for me.

[nzexpat]

The scares will fade in time.

Unless you have keloid formation then if you must just use simple, cheap , Nivia cream to soften and moisturise the scares.

For keloid scars seek the advise of a Dermatologist or Plastic Surgeon.

http://www.patient.co.uk/health/keloid-leaflet