Question:
What is the best cream or jell to use on your scar?

I am 3 weeks post op and my scar looks almost invisible, its so skinny! (My surgeon is the best!!!) but I was wondering since, now all the steri strips have fallen off, what is the best cream or jell to use on it because its starting to get a little dry and itchy! lol...thanks in advance    — Miko P. (posted on February 12, 2002)

February 12, 2002
Miko, I can't tell you about "the best" I'm in no way qualified.. but when my scar started itching and things, I used "Bag Balm" on it.. It's in a little green container .. you can buy it at any Walgreens or K Mart for $6.00 and it lasts a long time! (almost any K mart or walgreens.. I don't know anywhere else, cause I've always bought it there) Don't freak, it says it's for cow's chapped utters, but my PCP recommends it for almost any skin abrasion, burns, irritation, rashes.. (especially those nasty apron rashes) .. Good luck to you :)
   — Elizabeth D.

February 12, 2002
I am in no way an expert, however, I have heard that plain ole Neosporin works wonders on scares. It helps them heal faster as well as helps in fading the scar. It certainly can't hurt.
   — Sandra C.

February 12, 2002
I use Mederma, recommended by my foot doctor last summer. He said it's the best on the market, and it smells good too. It's a bit pricey $13 a tube @ WAlmart, I've bought 2 tubes in 2 months. My scars look really good.
   — Cindee A.

February 12, 2002
I use Scargo, but not til 4 weeks post-op. Faded the color and keeps the skin supple.
   — vitalady

January 24, 2003
I've heard that Cocoa Butter with Vitamin E works well. It keeps the skin soft and pliable too. You can purchase that at any pharmacy (over the counter) or WalMart, etc.
   — Kathy K.

April 11, 2005
Go the local health food store and inquire about carrot oil, it will make the scar shrink and condition the skin also. Karyn
   — Zimpo