http://www.earthclinic.com/CURES/scar.rss http://www.earthclinic.com/template_img/logo.jpg http://www.earthclinic.com/CURES/scar.rss Scar Remedies from the Earth Clinic Community of Healers and Readers. Sun, 12 Feb 12 21:04:26 -0600 en-us http://www.earthclinic.com/Redirect.php?pageLink=/CURES/scar.html&name=RN_68525 /CURES/scar.rss1 Tue, 06 Dec 11 10:05:39 -0600 Jhonny from Kathmandu, Nepal writes: "Two weeks back, I fell from my bike and sustained injuries due to scratch on my face. The scratches were very minor at that time but the scars are quite visible now. I am applying a gel named Mederma now but I'm very much worried how long will the scratch remain and does it disappear completely or to what extent? my complexion is white. I would be very grateful to find a solution. " http://www.earthclinic.com/Redirect.php?pageLink=/CURES/scar.html&name=COP_68063 /CURES/scar.rss2 Wed, 30 Nov 11 16:06:33 -0600 Valerie from Los Angeles, Ca writes: "Hi, I had breast augmentation surgery and I keep getting scar tissue so as a result of this I already had 3 surgeries to remove it but keeps coming back. Will a castor oil pack work to soften it? " http://www.earthclinic.com/Redirect.php?pageLink=/CURES/scar.html&name=ACV_66763 /CURES/scar.rss3 Fri, 11 Nov 11 10:07:39 -0600 [YEA] Helpyourself from Houston, Texas, Usa writes: "Started drinking 2 tbls of acv, 1 tbl honey and a splash of lemon instead of coffee. Drink coffee a couple times a week with 1 tbl blackstrap molasses. The scar tissue on the bottom of my big toe quit growing. Used to have to dig out tissue every three days or so. It stopped growing! Amazing. I had this problem for 20 years and now after a couple weeks with the above I no longer have the scar tissue. Also, put Apple Cider Vinegar on my dry legs and the dryness is gone, legs look like fresh skin. Amazing! " http://www.earthclinic.com/Redirect.php?pageLink=/CURES/scar.html&name=RN_65480 /CURES/scar.rss4 Wed, 19 Oct 11 10:09:36 -0500 Ashley from Bellevue, Washington writes: "I have a scar on my face, made by a syringe. Right when I was born, the doctor took me out and accidentaly dropped it on me.... Scars we get when we are young rarely heal so I was wondering if you guys knew a remedy or an ointment. My sister also hurt herself by accident when she was one and she still has a scar on her hand. Most of the ointments work on scars that can be repaired, but on mine, none work because skin isn't that elastic when we are small and won't grow back the same way... I would do anything for a solution! Please help! " http://www.earthclinic.com/Redirect.php?pageLink=/CURES/scar.html&name=DMSOSSKI_61676 /CURES/scar.rss5 Sun, 21 Aug 11 01:02:49 -0500 [YEA] Psyborg from Indianapolis, Indiana writes: "I mix equal parts DMSO and SSKI (Super Saturated K (potasium) Iodide, which is basically Iodine. Google SSKI and see. I apply it several times a day to a scar I have between my knuckles and the scar has gone down from what looked like a dome to almost flat. " http://www.earthclinic.com/Redirect.php?pageLink=/CURES/scar.html&name=RN_59719 /CURES/scar.rss6 Tue, 19 Jul 11 16:40:27 -0500 Antoniette from Harrison, New York writes: "I've had numerous nasal reconstructions and have horrific scar tissue in my nose. What can you recommend to decrease scar tissue? " http://www.earthclinic.com/Redirect.php?pageLink=/CURES/scar.html&name=RN_51493 /CURES/scar.rss7 Sun, 23 Jan 11 18:57:07 -0600 Tom from Regina, Sk writes: "KAY: I assume he did not have a total prostatectomy, but only a partial? First quick answer, with simple cheap baking soda/blackstrap/ protocol on his site. He had an aggressive Stage IV. Humans are highly individualized, however. Can be started on within 24 hours: phkillscancer.com/ Now a longer possible remedy and explanation: First off, don't get too hung up or panicked on any PSA test results! They are less than useless, and downright dangerous to be used in guiding any medical treatment, and that's coming from the discoverer himself in this 2010 op-ed piece. And it's only been available since 1994 anyway, so obviously they did without it before recently. www.nytimes.com/2010/03/10/opinion/10Ablin.html Next, if you have time before any medical intervention, (a month or 2 at least), then find some good short books on "natural prostate health" whose advice can be put to use right away. But which ones? Many very good books are not to be found on Amazon, B&N, etc. since they are either long out of print, or available only in the non-rugged flimsy cheapest "pulp fiction" format, etc. Granted, some books though unavailable directly on Amazon, etc. are linked to "available here" places or people, but usually at prohibitive prices. So, how to find them? There are many direct websites, meaning not using a generic search engine, which will locate a classic name/author that seems to have disappeared. Here's one very good one: www.bookfinder4u.com/ Put in "natural prostate cure" into the search box on that site, and you get this URL listing returning search result of all books all resellers with that in the title: www.bookfinder4u.com/search/NATURAL_PROSTATE_CURE.html But which book(s) to buy, and what info is in each and how long does it take anything in them recommended to work or try? It turns out that the contents of the first book returned, by Roger Mason, can be summed up in ONE sentence: "any supplement other than beta-sitosterol for prostate problems is just a waste of money, especially including all those claiming XX% fatty acids from saw palmetto, etc." BTW, the book number is ISBN 1-884820-61-1 A most important supplement to take is beta-sitosterol. The prescription herbal extracts used by doctors in Europe are all standardized for beta-sitosterol content. These are taken from herbs like saw palmetto and Pygeum africanum, instead of inexpensive sources such as sugar cane pulp and soybeans. They are therefore weak and expensive costing about $50 U.S. For 30 mg tablets. Harzol, for example, contains only 30mg, and Azuprostat is the strongest at 120mg. It is recommended you take a full 300mg of beta-sitosterol a day. The studies on beta-sitosterol are listed in Chapter 5: Science and Beta-sitosterol. It should be emphasized that American herbals products such as saw palmetto, Pygeum, nettles, stargrass, etc. Contain almost no beta-sitosterol - which is the active ingredient - and are thereforeof no value. Read the label to prove this to yourself, as beta-sitosterol will not be listed. There are no other active ingredients, and the fatty acids have no medicinal value. Strangely, he does blame animal fats and saturated fats for the problem, when saturated fats have clearly been shown to have no correlation whatsoever to cholesterol levels, nor to any disease in modern times! (Beta-sitosterol is a plant sterol, chemically analogous to animal cholesterol, and thus competes in the body for binding sites on cell membranes, thus reducing uptake. But that cannot explain how/why it acts on the prostate so specifically. ) And he recommends up front that men follow their prostate and PAP (prostate acid phosphatase) numbers, when in 2000 the PSA test had been available for only 6 years, and couldn't have built up any clear trend of efficacy! So he does have blind spots. " http://www.earthclinic.com/Redirect.php?pageLink=/CURES/scar.html&name=RN_51483 /CURES/scar.rss8 Sun, 23 Jan 11 12:50:38 -0600 Kay from Jacksonville, Fla writes: "My husband had Prostate Surgery after diagnosed with Cancer. This has been 6 yrs ago. He works and is on his feet all day so healing was slower than most. He is in his early 60's and since the surgery scar tissue accumulated and he had to be hospitalized 2 yrs ago to remove the scar tissue which of course caused extreme incontinence. Now 2 yrs later he doesn't sleep well as he has to get up several times a night. We believe the scar tissue has once again grown back causing him not to be able urinate completely when he does. The urologist warned him that he may have to have the surgery again. I don't know if there are any natural remedies which could help him urinate more freely without having to go under the "knife again". There may not be. He has been drinking Oil of Oregano(3 drops) in a glass of water everyday which keeps him healthy, but apparently doesn't help this issue. " http://www.earthclinic.com/Redirect.php?pageLink=/CURES/scar.html&name=SCAR_47387 /CURES/scar.rss9 Wed, 13 Oct 10 23:01:32 -0500 Soph from Los Angeles, Ca writes: "After facial surgery on my nose I had scar tissue build up and the doctor did a number of steroid shots. However I still had scar tissue build-up so I did some research and came up with this process. I decided when I take my evening shower I would remove my make up and very carefully put castor oil on my nose and let the steam from the shower to help the oil penetrate deeper into my skin tissue, and I just leave the oil on my nose overnight. When I awake I take my morning shower and I put on surgical glove and very carefully apply 50% tea tree oil and 50 % lavender oil on my nose and slowly massage it in, while I'm still in the warm steamy shower and I allow my face to drip dry once I'm out of the shower. Please be very careful not to let this mixture ever get in your eyes. I have been super duper careful... Zero problems Anyhow, I'm seeing dramatic results in three months the scar tissue has dissolved a lot truly amazing and I'm seeing a finer definition to the area. I hope this information helps someone else!" http://www.earthclinic.com/Redirect.php?pageLink=/CURES/scar.html&name=RN_46197 /CURES/scar.rss10 Mon, 13 Sep 10 22:56:48 -0500 Frank from Windsor, Ontario, Canada writes: "You guys have the best health site on the planet. I was wondering though as there doesn't appear to be much information on scars. Do you have any recommendations? I removed some moles via some black salve stuff and now want to get rid of the remaining scars? I'd be interested in stretch marks too but there is a little bit on those." http://www.earthclinic.com/Redirect.php?pageLink=/CURES/scar.html&name=RN_38341 /CURES/scar.rss11 Wed, 03 Feb 10 09:51:08 -0600 [QUESTION] Carol from Bennington, Vermont, U S A writes: "Healing OLD burn scars I have a question that I can't seem to find an answer to. I have old scars and have tried every single thing I could find through the years. I can't use herbal stuff w/o side effects I can't deal with. I've tried camphor oil, lemon juice, collegen, elastin, coco butter, many, many herbal things, vit.c serum, coconut oil, olive oil, other oils, silicone sheets, (which DID help SOME) much much more but nothing seems to soften and fade them. What is anyones suggestion to my dilemma? I know there IS a remedy for this and won't give up my travels to find out. Is it Tea Tree Oil? Apple Cider Vinegar? Honey? Lavender Oil? Lemon Juice? Some mixture of these? Please I can't use herbal stuff, it doesn't agree with me. I end up sick. Things I've read today seem to be in the direction of apple cider vinegar or tea tree oil. Can you give me some ideas? Something that works? I have 3/4th of my back with burn scars and have several keloid scars on it. Most of it needs to be softened, loosened and faded. A massage therapist said pinch therapy and I have done that in the past, which is probably why it looks as good as it does. I just really want to get this done...... Is it honey, vinegar, tea tree oil or what? Any help in this would be fab. Thanks either way! God bless everyone who reads this and the other suggestions as they are very helpful and natural, not all herbs that some are allergic to as I am. I am allergic to trees, some plants and sensitive to so many herbs. " http://www.earthclinic.com/Redirect.php?pageLink=/CURES/scar.html&name=RN_35945 /CURES/scar.rss12 Wed, 09 Dec 09 23:47:08 -0600 Erniepen from Franklin, Nj writes: "deep face scar - had an accident deep scar 4 above eye and 5 inches below looks bad 6 internal stiches 37 external, what can i do to reduce it?" http://www.earthclinic.com/Redirect.php?pageLink=/CURES/scar.html&name=RN_34108 /CURES/scar.rss13 Tue, 27 Oct 09 14:09:36 -0500 [QUESTION] Stephanie from Oklahoma City, Oklahoma writes: "Scars from Boils I have been getting Boils since I can remember. I have all of these horriable scars left behind from them on my buttocks and on legs. Does anyone have any recommendations on what I can use to help with all of the scars? Desperate!! " http://www.earthclinic.com/Redirect.php?pageLink=/CURES/scar.html&name=ALOEVERA_29141 /CURES/scar.rss14 Thu, 02 Jul 09 09:56:57 -0500 [YEA] K from Chicago, IL writes: "I have been using fresh aloe juice/gel/flesh topically overnight on my chest and back to try to heal scarring due largely to acne. I had been dealing with acne and scarring for months now. Just two nights of applying aloe liberally and directly onto my skin, letting it dry a bit, and then putting on a pajama top overnight has produced surprisingly good results. I am so relieved and amazed. I recommend this very simple, inexpensive, and natural method to everyone." http://www.earthclinic.com/Redirect.php?pageLink=/CURES/scar.html&name=VITE_24826 /CURES/scar.rss15 Fri, 03 Apr 09 00:00:00 -0500 [YEA] Denise from Soperton, Georgia writes: "To help fade the scars try Vitamin E Oil. I had very bad scars on the tops of my feet from an accident. After three years the scars were still very red, tender, and itched. I would cover the tops of my feet with the oil every night after I had washed them. After covering my feet with the oil I would put a large band aid on top of my feet to keep the oil from making a mess and keep it on my feet. I did this a couple of months and the scars faded, and was no longer tender or red. The scares are 80 to 90% better. My scars were very deep. Third degree burns. Yes, you can still see a little bit of the scar on my left foot, which was the worst. But the right foot you would never know that I had had a very bad scar there." http://www.earthclinic.com/Redirect.php?pageLink=/CURES/scar.html&name=GF_23546 /CURES/scar.rss16 Thu, 05 Mar 09 00:00:00 -0600 [YEA] Kathy from Chicago, IL. USA writes: "03/05/2009: Kathy from Chicago, IL. USA writes: "have a question and didnt know how to ask. my house was infested with fleas. i got many bites on my legs. everywhere i was bitten is now a brown mark. flat not like scar tissue. is there any way to get rid of the marks or does anyone know why they would turn brown. my legs look horrible. just discovered your site. its awesome. started the oil pulling. all i had was olive oil and i have noticed no difference. will try with sesame oil when i go to store. for those having reactions to coconut oil you may be allergic so try a different oil. thanks for any help"" http://www.earthclinic.com/Redirect.php?pageLink=/CURES/scar.html&name=GF_22746 /CURES/scar.rss17 Wed, 18 Feb 09 00:00:00 -0600 [QUESTION] Mel from KZN, South Africa writes: "Does anyone know how to get rid of eczema scars? Please let me know, thanks" http://www.earthclinic.com/Redirect.php?pageLink=/CURES/scar.html&name=GF_22272 /CURES/scar.rss18 Sun, 08 Feb 09 00:00:00 -0600 [QUESTION] Karen from Freeport, FLORIDA, USA writes: "Looking for throat scar remedy: Hi. Five years ago I had emergency thyroid surgery to remove half the thyroid, which was eaten up by lymphoma. I went immediately into chemo and then a month of radiation. I ended up with a scar on my throat (I think it's a scar) that prevents food from going down. It doesn't hurt anymore but something as simple as bread can stick in my throat, choking me. My husband has done the heimlich many times on me but even more frightening is when I am alone and something sticks. I also get a bad cough from many things - sugary or spicy foods, wine, etc. I saw the cures for a sore throat but I don't think this is an infection, I think it's scar tissue. I asked at the Mayo where I was treated but the doc just looked at me. Is there any way to make this scar tissue (if that's what it is) go away? I tried ACV/honey for a short time but worried that the vinegar was irritating it, is that possible? Thanks so much. I send your site to people all the time. So great to have this access to natural cures." http://www.earthclinic.com/Redirect.php?pageLink=/CURES/scar.html&name=VITE_15596 /CURES/scar.rss19 Sat, 09 Aug 08 00:00:00 -0500 [YEA] Ezra from El Centro, California writes: "I just recently removed two moles that were on my chest area which have now turned a dark purplish color. I heard that vitamin E oil works well on them. I have been putting on the oil and rubbing it in at least 3 times a day for a week now and it seems to be working well on the scars. Has anyone used this method before and is this what how i should be applying it?" http://www.earthclinic.com/Redirect.php?pageLink=/CURES/scar.html&name=NH_14569 /CURES/scar.rss20 Wed, 02 Jul 08 00:00:00 -0500 [YEA] Pran from Hillsborough, NJ writes: "ACNE SCARS: NUTMEG POWDER AND HONEY (1TSP EACH) APPLY TWICE A WEEK ON THE SCARS." http://www.earthclinic.com/Redirect.php?pageLink=/CURES/scar.html&name=SCAR_14353 /CURES/scar.rss21 Wed, 25 Jun 08 00:00:00 -0500 Tan Koon Peng from Singapore writes: "Ingredients: pure honey Instructions: The best remedy for scars is honey. It works very well. You rub it on the scar many times during the day for some days, and you'll see. It leaves no mark. http://www.earthclinic.com/CURES/keloid_scar.html OR Linda used 100% Pure Olive Oil on her scar from having a C-Section and it worked great! It's almost as if it wasn't ever there. Just rub it on your scar 2-3 times a day. Works great! Peanut oil is effective on scar. It is especially useful for scar suffered by diabetes patients. Edgar Cayce formula for removal of severe burn scars. Camphorated oil, 2 ounces Lanolin, dissolved, 1/2 teaspoon Peanut oil, 1 ounce http://www.edgarcayce.org/health/database/health_resources/scars-Adhesions.asp Olive oil and coconut oil are effective for stretch marks." http://www.earthclinic.com/Redirect.php?pageLink=/CURES/scar.html&name=POVIDONEIODINE_1521 /CURES/scar.rss22 Wed, 19 Dec 07 00:00:00 -0600 [YEA] Patricia from Laguna Niguel writes: "I love this website! Lots of wonderful home remedies. I read about Iodine and went on ebay- I bought Povidone- Iodine first to try, and painted myself with it over every problem area of my skin- the colors were disappearing in 15 minutes or so. The bottle says for external use only and do not apply it over large areas of the skin. Well, I have not tried take it internally yet, but as I understand it, Povidone is used for prep surgeries, which means it is in contact with blood and internal organs. After my first application on small areas, I noticed that the morning after I could see significant improvement on my skin where there used to be acne-like pumps that I had for several years- some shrank and some went away. I then started using it on all scars and it seems to make them more smooth and heal better. Upon seeing that, I asked my husband to paint me all over my back- dry, flaky skin with red irritable spots- and over night, they became more smooth. So I started to use it more and more, sometimes it stains my clothes, but my skin seemed to be healing. Don\'t know if that is also indication of my iodine deficiency. I wonder if it works any differently from Lugol's. I do have signs of low thyroid function, like cold intolerance, poor circulation. Can you tell me if I can take the Povidone internally? How is it different from Lugol's?" http://www.earthclinic.com/Redirect.php?pageLink=/CURES/scar.html&name=HOMEREMEDIES_1522 /CURES/scar.rss23 Sat, 17 Nov 07 00:00:00 -0600 [YEA] Jessica from Vancouver, Canada writes: "A while ago I experimented with a bunch of home remedies to clear up my acne scars and found that topically applying the following worked for me: - aloe vera gel (works better on fresh wounds) - lemon juice - honey - vitamin e oil or capsule - toothpaste - cucumber juice (leave it on for 15 minutes and wash off with cold water) - make a paste of salt, baking soda, lemon juice, and honey. Leave on face for 15 minutes and wash off with cold water. Hope these help someone!" http://www.earthclinic.com/Redirect.php?pageLink=/CURES/scar.html&name=EXTREMEMOISTURE_1523 /CURES/scar.rss24 Thu, 01 Nov 07 00:00:00 -0500 [YEA] Cary from phoenix, Arizona writes: "I have never used bloodroot, however I have read that it can cause scars. Scars such as burn scars are treated by continually keeping the skin moist. Extreme moisture should allow all of the capillaries to grow back to gather fully, thus preventing scar tissue. The point I am making is that if it works for preventing scars for burn victims than it should prevent most other scaring. Keep in mind that what ever you use, it must contain antibacterial properties. Failure to do so my allow the area to become infected with bacteria and other nasty fungus, etc Neosporin and burn creams such as 1% silver sulfadiazine cream are two product that work well. It would also be beneficial if you can cover the area with a thin plastic wrap. Here in the USA we call it saran wrap. Its the same thing they put over a new tattoo. Then a bandage, gauze or ace bandage will hold it in place. DO NOT let a scab form or else it will prevent the capillaries from forming new healthy skin. The scab is what causes the scaring in the first place. I have found that it is ok to let the bandaged area dry out a few hours a day. If the skin starts to harden, that\'s ok. It should soften up once again after you reapply the ointment and bandage. Ps. If you have pre existing scar tissue you can use the same method, however it take much linger once the scar has already had time to form. God bless. "