How to Fade Scar Tissue

When the upper layer of the body's skin, or epidermis, suffers an injury, such as a cut or scrape, the body will react by increasing the production of collagen fibers, according to WebMD. This formation will result in a scar. There are several different kinds of scars, including contracture, acne and keloid scars. Once formed, a scar will always remain on the skin. A person can reduce the appearance of scars, both at home and through the assistance of a doctor.

Things You'll Need

• Vitamin E
• Exfoliant
• Over-the-counter scar reducing cream

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Instructions

• 1

  Rub the scarred area with vitamin E, which is an ingredient in several lotions and creams that can be purchased at drug or grocery stores. According to Health Guidance, the appearance of the scar will fade after the first application. Placement of vitamin E on the scar tissue will be more effective if the area is cleaned first.

• 2

  Rub the scarred area with a gentle exfoliant. This will reduce the appearance of the scars, according to Health Guidance. Use a gentle product to exfoliate the skin, such as cornmeal and avoid harsh exfoliating products that contain salicylic acid, as these could irritate the skin and make it appear redder.

• 3

  Rub an over-the-counter scar reducing cream, such as Mederma, onto the scar tissue. These cream are designed to gradually reduce the appearance of the scar over several weeks of daily applications.

• 4

  Speak to a dermatologist about dermabrasion. Dermabrasion involves removing the surface of the skin with a special instrument that will help fade the appearance of raised scars, such as hypertrophic scars, which according to WebMD are red and raised scars.

• 5

  Speak to a doctor or dermatologist about laser resurfacing; this procedure involves using a laser to remove the outer layer of skin that has become scarred.

• 6

  Speak to a dermatologist about steroid injections. During this procedure, steroids are injected directly into the scar tissue and will help reduce the appearance of raised scars, such as keloid scars.