Three excellent home remedies to eliminate or attenuate scars from recent skin wounds are aloe vera and propolis, as they have properties that help to close the wound and make the skin more uniform. In order to reduce the scarring and itchiness of the scar, honey is a great natural remedy.
Before using any of these scar remedies, it is important to wash the area with saline to remove dirt and facilitate the action of the remedy.
1. Remedy for scar with aloe vera
A great home remedy for scarring is to apply the aloe poultice over the region, because it contains a substance called mucilage, which in addition to facilitating healing also reduces the swelling of the site and destroys the microorganisms present, reducing the risk of infection and helping the scar to disappear faster.
Ingredients
- 1 leaf of aloe;
1 gauze or clean compress.
Method of preparation
Open the aloe vera leaf and remove the transparent gel from inside. Place over the wound and cover with gauze or compress. The next day, wash the wound and repeat the process daily, until the wound is completely healed.
2. Propolis scar remedy
The other great home remedy for scarring is to apply a few drops of propolis to the wound or burn because it has antibacterial, healing and anti-inflammatory properties that facilitate the wound healing process. In addition, propolis is also anesthetic, which leads to pain relief in the wound.
Ingredients
- 1 bottle of propolis extract; 1 clean gauze.
Method of preparation
Put a few drops of the oil on a clean gauze pad and cover the wound. Change the gauze twice a day, for example, in the morning and at night.
Propolis should not be used in individuals with an allergy to this substance, or in children under 12 years of age.
3. Honey scar remedy
The home remedy for scarring with honey is a great healing agent and can be used directly on the scar to reduce swelling, itching and prevent the formation of a scab.
Ingredients
- Honey; 1 clean gauze.
Method of preparation
Put some honey directly on the closed wound and wrap with gauze. Leave on for 4 hours and then wash the area. Repeat the process 3 more times in a row.
In cases of very large or deep scarring, a physiotherapist specialized in functional dermatosis should be consulted to initiate the appropriate treatment.
See also the best medical treatments to remove scars from the skin.
