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Re: stretch marks.
From: jodi (anonymous@obgyn.net)
Tue, 27 Nov 2001 10:32:47 -0600 (CST)
Does this mean scars that are raised AND red... or scars that are red
AND scars that are raised? I have slightly raised whitish scars all over
my arms (many people have hellish teen years... i was a cutter for most
of mine...) and I would love to get rid of them or lessen them... it
gets old and embarrassing after many years to keep being asked "What the
hell happened to your arms?"
- jodi
At Tue, 27 Nov 2001, Renee wrote:
>
>Cica-care is a great idea. We've used silicone for years for burn scar
>reduction. The funny thing is, no one knows how in the world it works, but it
>does. There is another brand I have no experience with, but saw an ad about
>recently. It's directly consumer marketed (Cica-Care is a professional
>product) from Curad. The name is something like "Scar Care" or something.
>
>REnee
>
>jnorris wrote:
>>
>> MJ,
>> I know of a good treatment of scars and stretch marks that are red and or
>> raised, it's no miracle cure, it just works by reducing the redness to a
>> silverey transparent colour and reduces the "raised" look of them. I used
>> them on some scarring on my arms and my c-section scar and now you can
>> hardly pick where they were! As for the stretchmarks: I didn't bother, I
>> have too many..LOL...and they are mostly hidden by clothes, so I don't
>> worry. But this stuff works a treat for scar/stretchmarks in really visible
>> places that can make you a bit self-conscious.
>>
>> They are called "Cica-Care Gel Sheets" by smith and nephew and are available
>> at most pharmacies. They are a bit expensive at $59.95 + $6.99 for the
>> cleaning fluid, but are definatly worth it if your scars/marks are bugging
>> you. It's awkward to explain what they are so I'll just type out the blurb
>> on the back of the packet for you:
>>
>> "Cica-care has been medically proven as an efeective treatment for red and
>> raised, old and new scars. In patient trials up to 90% of scars improved in
>> appearance by softening, flattening and fading.
>>
>> The Cica-care adehesive gel sheet is soft, comfortable and simple to apply.
>> It can be cut to size to fit all scars. Durable and reusable, it is ideal
>> for either day or night use. It is hypoallergenic and safe for use on
>> children.
>>
>> Each seperate cut piece of Cica-care lasts up to one month in use. Best
>> results are seen after 2-4 months treatment time. (It only took 1 month for
>> me, and I only used 1 pack). The gel sheet must be cleaned twice daily with
>> the cia-care cleanser and a starter sachet is included in the pack. (I
>> bought the cleanser but didn't end up using much at all).
>>
>> I know this probably isn't the answer you were looking for (not the cause of
>> the marks) - but I hope it helps, it's certainly taken alot of my
>> self-consciouness away over visible scarring on my arms from stretchmarks
>> and skin biopsies.
>>
>> Best Wishes
>>
>> Sunbeam
>>
>--
>Renee Cordrey, MSPT, MPH, CWS
>
>---
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>Don't follow in the footsteps of the masters. Seek what they sought.
> --Zen saying
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