Question About Scars

[fatkat]

I just had my carpal tunnel surgery on the 22nd and stitches out on the 30th but the area is rock hard and the scar is rough. When I think of it I put neosporin on it but not even sure that will work.

I have mederma for scars but not sure I should use that either since it is still healing.

Any suggestion?

[Maddison]

Get Vitamin E gel caps and poke open with a pin and squeeze the oil onto the scar to help it diminish.

[NIGHT OWL]

Hi FatKat, hope the surgery works well for you ....it was great for me! My Doctor that did the surgery, said to use vit E... put on the scar/massage the area 5 times a day for 5 minutes for 5 weeks...and that's what I did...while a commercial came on TV. (they last about that long) My scar is in the crease of my hand and unless you really look... you would never know I had surgery.

[fatkat]

Thanks NO and Maddison ~ yes, mine is in the palm of my hand. Still tender to touch and still limited range of motion in my hand but it is coming back slowly.

[apanda]

The dermatologist just told me last month to put plain ordinary vaseline on my stitches/scar. He said that would make the scar disappear. IT WORKS! You cant even tell where the stitches were and I dont think it has even been a whole month yet?

[MsNette]

I remember my sister using cocoa butter on her scars that comes in a stick form.

[scotty]

I haven't thought about cocoa butter in ages. It still comes in a stick like a big chapstick? What else is it used for?

[Amber0024]

I've heard of pregnant women using cocoa butter for stretch marks too.

[wishingstar]

I have had scars to heal with a hard spot, it will eventually go away. glad your doing better!! my sis had the same surgery and has never been sorry.

[Sabine]

Check with your doctor how soon you can use mederma. I have been using mederma on my scar ( surgery was in october 2005 ) and I can see no difference. It's not hard, but still red and raised. My doctor told me to use vaseline on it or any lotion. Be careful with vitamin E lotion, I tried that and I had a reaction i.e. rash, that took forever to clear up. Unfortunetaly my body makes ugly scars, I just don't heal well. Thankfully nobody can see this scar.

[fatkat]

Actually, I am afraid to try the Vit E too due to my reactions lately to everything. I will keep the neosporin on it while I sleep to keep it soft and prevent it from tearing on the blanket.

Today it feels pretty good and itches like mad - LOL. I hope that is a good sign.