The reality is that unless we sit very still and never go anywhere, we are going to pick up at least scar in our lives.
There are a variety of scar treatments available for almost any kind of scar.
There are creams and ointments, both over the counter and prescription available.
Other scars can be treated with cryotherapy or cortisone shots.
Severe scars can require chemical peels or surgery.
For a lot of people though, the idea of chemical treatments is unpleasant and the cost of surgical treatments are prohibitive.
They seek natural remedies.
Quite a few things found in nature have been known to possess healing qualities with no ill effects.
So is natural scar removal a real option? There are a wide variety of natural scar removal products out there.
Some are good, others leave a lot to be desired.
Below is a breakdown of a few of the most popular treatments.
Onion Extract Onion extract is a very well-known natural scar removal product.
It is an ingredient in many of the scar removal gels found in your local pharmacy and it has been put through its paces in a number of clinical trials.
So what have those trials found? Three major studies examined onion extract and its effect on treating hypertrophic scars.
None of them found onion extract to be effective.
Participants saw no change in the in the appearance or feeling of the scars at the end of the one month trial, despite consistent use of onion extract.
Vitamin E Vitamin E is a hot seller because it has a reputation for getting into the skin easily and greatly aiding the healing process.
It also has an effect on the body's ability to produce collagen, which accounts for the elasticity of skin.
The studies done required participants apply Vitamin E on their wounds after surgery.
The study showed that there was negligible statistical difference between the group that used Vitamin E and the group that used a placebo cream.
In addition, a rash developed on a third of the people using Vitamin E.
Topical Honey Honey can be found throughout history as a well-known aid in dressing wounds.
Honey has proven to have antibacterial and anti-inflammatory properties which suggests it could promote growth in tissue.
As a result, studies have been conducted to see if it can also treat scars.
While honey is good for the healing process, the studies have found nothing to decisively support the claim that honey can treat hypertrophic scars.
Conclusion Though these popular methods have not been proven to help scarring, there are plenty of other natural remedies available.
Do your homework and find out the best ones for your type of scar.