How to Make a Salt Compress for a Keloid Scar

Keloid scars are raised, bumpy scars on the skin that grow outside the area of the original injury. They are sometimes red, can be unattractive and may appear as a result of body piercings. Keloid scars most often form on the chest, back, shoulders, and earlobes, according to MedicineNet. If you have a wound that becomes infected or have repeated injuries or piercings to the same area, you are more likely to develop a keloid scar. You may find relief from the pain and itching of the scars with salt compresses, which you can make yourself.

Things You'll Need

• Sea salt
• Warm water
• Large bowl
• Towel

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Instructions

• 1

  Mix 1 tsp. sea salt with 1 cup of warm water in a large bowl. Use a bowl large enough to fit a regular-sized hand towel inside.

• 2

  Soak a clean, soft hand towel in the sea salt mixture. Press the towel down into the mixture to saturate it thoroughly.

• 3

  Wring out the towel so that it is damp rather than soaking wet.

• 4

  Place the towel on the keloid scar for 15 minutes.

• 5

  Repeat this process three times a day for relief from pain and itching.