Re: stretch marks.
From: jnorris (anonymous@obgyn.net)
Thu, 29 Nov 2001 15:25:00 +1030
Hi Jodi,
I used cica care on both red scars and raised scars - it works for both,
although I got better results with the red fading to a silvery transparent
kinda colour, but on the raised ones, it did reduce the actual "raised"
appearance and softened the scars too, but to a lesser degree in my opinion,
I don't know maybe the change from red to silver was just more obvious to
me - who cares they're barely visible now and I'm more than happy with
that*SMILE*!
I can totally hear where your coming from with the people asking you
questions constantly:)
Try them, it's a small price to pay, in my opinion, even if you don't get
the good results I got...
Sunbeam
Email: jnorris@iprimus.com.au
>----- Original Message -----
From: jodi <anonymous@obgyn.net>
To: Multiple recipients of list PCOS <anonymous@obgyn.net>
Sent: Wednesday, November 28, 2001 3:03 AM
Subject: Re: stretch marks.
> 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
> >
> >---
> >
> >Don't follow in the footsteps of the masters. Seek what they sought.
> > --Zen saying
> >
>
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