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How to Get Rid of White Scars on Skin

Thursday, October 15th, 2009

White Scars on Skin

White scars may form on the skin as a result of trauma. Trauma caused to the skin hampers the production of melanin, which is responsible for skin pigmentation. Injuries that are very deep usually cause intensive damage to those layers of the skin that are responsible for producing melanin. As a result, while the wound is healing and new skin and tissue forms, no pigment is present, and the resulting scars appear white and do not match the color of the rest of the skin. It is therefore essential to take very good care of your skin after an injury. Scars may seem more or less prominent depending upon your natural complexion, nonetheless, they can be a cause of immense discomfort and embarrassment. To help prevent the formation of white scars after an injury, apply aloe vera gel directly on the wound. This not only helps it to heal faster, but also prevents scarring. This should be done immediately after an injury for the aloe vera to take effect. Honey is another effective natural antiseptic that can be applied directly on your injuries to help them heal faster and to prevent scarring.

Remedies to Get Rid of White Scars

In addition, you can apply sandalwood paste on your scars to accelerate fading and healing. Apply sandalwood paste on your scars and leave them overnight. This will help restore the natural pigment of your skin in the regions affected by scars. Make an herbal wash using a tablespoon of fenugreek seeds and half a glass of water. Boil the fenugreek seeds in the water and then strain the liquid and allow it to cool. Apply the resulting herbal wash on your scars using a cotton swab at least twice a day. Vitamin E is an effective remedy for treating scars. Take a few capsules of Vitamin E, break them open and mix the contents with equal parts of rose water and lemon juice. Apply this solution on your scars at least twice daily. This will help diminish your scars.

You can use natural bleaches to help fade your scars. Apply the juice of a lemon on your scars at least once everyday to help in treating the same. Lemon juice is a natural bleach that will give your skin an even complexion. Using some milk, make a paste by grating nutmeg and apply it on your scars to help diminish them. Cucumber is another effective method of treating scars. Apply grated cucumber on your scars to help them fade.