Guest guest Posted February 6, 2001 Report Share Posted February 6, 2001 In a recent offlist discussion with a friend, I mentioned that Desitin ointment (Zinc Oxide) seemed to be very effective as an aid to healing and also for minimizing scars. I've seen the results of using Desitin on a healing wound and was very impressed, but just wanted to check with the list to make sure that I was giving correct advice. Also, any other suggestions on minimizing scarring during healing? How about older, existing scars? Is there anything that can be done 'after the fact' to diminish them or their appearance? F Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 6, 2001 Report Share Posted February 6, 2001 I have used massage to break down scar material. Following my wife's surgery for removal of a melanoma, she was left with a 2.5x3 inch scar on her shoulder from two skin grafts. Starting about two weeks post op, I started with gentle pulling at the scar tissue. This needs to be done with a great deal of sensativity to both the client's abiltity to tolerate the amount of pressure and to the wound's healing process. Ideally, you want to apply pressure along multiple angles aglong the scar. The idea is to break the collegen fibers into shorter lengths. This will result in a more flexible scar and should do little to weaken it. This can take a long time depending on the amount of scar tissue. In her case, she was left with a fair bit of scarring, but no loss of range of movement. Of course, if the scar is from an old injury, the same technique will serve, but can get pretty rugged for the client because the fibers are now more fixed into position. As with most massage, sensativity and parience are key. > " Mary Bell " <sposcar > > >Re: Checking my facts >Tue, 6 Feb 2001 11:49:27 -0800 > >A pure cocoa butter or vitamin e will defintely help. > > > > > For administrative problems -owner > > To , - > > > > All messages, files and archives of this forum are copyright of the > group and the individual authors. > > > > > _______________ Get your FREE download of MSN Explorer at http://explorer.msn.com Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 6, 2001 Report Share Posted February 6, 2001 A pure cocoa butter or vitamin e will defintely help. > For administrative problems -owner > To , - > > All messages, files and archives of this forum are copyright of the group and the individual authors. > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 7, 2001 Report Share Posted February 7, 2001 I've seen amazing before and after pictures of emu oil use. If you can't get that, I would recommend Vit. E oil or a Edgar Cayce combo of oils called Scar-go (I think it's made by Home Health Products and it may be carried by your local health food store). I did see Scar-Go recently in my local Vitamin Shoppe so you can get it from them (at a discount): www.vitaminshoppe.com I've seen ads for silicon sheets you get from the pharmacy (don't think you need a prescription for them) that you affix over scars to lessen their appearance too but I have no experience with these. Best wishes, MichelleH Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 7, 2001 Report Share Posted February 7, 2001 myofascial release is excellent for scars. > In a recent offlist discussion with a friend, I mentioned that Desitin ointment (Zinc Oxide) seemed to be very effective as an aid to healing and also for minimizing scars. > > I've seen the results of using Desitin on a healing wound and was very impressed, but just wanted to check with the list to make sure that I was giving correct advice. > > Also, any other suggestions on minimizing scarring during healing? How about older, existing scars? Is there anything that can be done 'after the fact' to diminish them or their appearance? > > F Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 7, 2001 Report Share Posted February 7, 2001 Thanks to all who provided such great information on minimizing scarring in both new and healed wounds. Your input was greatly appreciated! F Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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