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General Feedback
Posted by Mel (KZN, South Africa) on 02/18/2009
Does anyone know how to get rid of eczema scars? Please let me know, thanks
General Feedback
Posted by Karen (Freeport, FLORIDA, USA) on 02/08/2009
Looking for throat scar remedy: Hi. Five years ago I had emergency thyroid surgery to remove half the thyroid, which was eaten up by lymphoma. I went immediately into chemo and then a month of radiation. I ended up with a scar on my throat (I think it's a scar) that prevents food from going down. It doesn't hurt anymore but something as simple as bread can stick in my throat, choking me. My husband has done the heimlich many times on me but even more frightening is when I am alone and something sticks. I also get a bad cough from many things - sugary or spicy foods, wine, etc. I saw the cures for a sore throat but I don't think this is an infection, I think it's scar tissue. I asked at the Mayo where I was treated but the doc just looked at me. Is there any way to make this scar tissue (if that's what it is) go away? I tried ACV/honey for a short time but worried that the vinegar was irritating it, is that possible? Thanks so much. I send your site to people all the time. So great to have this access to natural cures.
General Feedback
Posted by Diane (Lisbon, IA) on 07/08/2009
Look at the castor oil pack page on this site. The section about abdominal scar tissue and internal adhesions is very interesting and could be directly applicable to your situation. Warm castor oil packs would cetainly be worth trying on the scar on your neck. He mentions one hour per day for two months, although I would try to do longer than the one hour.
https://www.earthclinic.com/remedies/castor_oil.html
Good luck,
D.
Vitamin E
Posted by Tonya (Gary, IN) on 11/30/2008
I was wondering if anyone knows how to lighten the skin on the inner thighs caused by thighs rubbing together?
Vitamin E
Posted by Max (Calabasas, Ca, United States) on 06/04/2012
E Vitamin is a widespread particular vitamin that others are able to employ. Anybody who chooses to apply Vitamin E Antioxidant in the eating routine needs to analyze a few things dependent upon the food products that could include that vitamin. They are foods and nutrients which could be seen in totally different types. The following are some of the most typically used ingredients on this planet in terms of receiving the human body's correct amount of Vitamin E Antioxidant.
The typical food products which can provide Vitamin E Antioxidant are cereals. It's often seen in whole wheat germ oils. Nonetheless, the levels of cereals that have E Vitamin are usually more diversified than that. E Vitamin can be seen in numerous totally different ingredients within your grains family. It usually is highlighted in plant seeds and various nuts of all kinds.
The benefit from vitamin E which may be seen in plant seeds or various nuts will vary using the kinds of seed or nut products which are being used. In spite of this, it'll be simple to have E Vitamin off from these food products. The fact these could be generated throughout the world helps make this a useful concern for the wellness.
Greens also offer Vitamin E Antioxidant. All of these veggies can incorporate kale and cabbage. Some other greens will even offer E Vitamin. Nevertheless, the degrees of Vitamin E Antioxidant in veggies such as these aren't going to be as powerful as they possibly be around veggies.
Nutmeg and Honey
Posted by Pran (Hillsborough, NJ) on 07/02/2008
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ACNE SCARS:
NUTMEG POWDER AND HONEY (1TSP EACH)
APPLY TWICE A WEEK ON THE SCARS.
Nutmeg and Honey
Posted by Travis (Chicago, IL) on 07/02/2008
Csn you use any old ordinary nutmeg and honey and how long do you leave it on?
Nutmeg and Honey
Posted by Mike (Peoria, IL) on 07/06/2008
Does anyone know how to get rid of those hole in your face associated with acne?
Nutmeg and Honey
Posted by Cindy (Illinois, Usa) on 08/14/2016 525 posts
Acne scars are more like "darning" across a hole than mending and stitching edges together. Much like severe burns - the skin is just gone, either picked off by the individual or eaten away by the infection. I don't actually have any to experiment on but I've been thinking about Neosporin which seems to have the quality of "regrowing" skin and wonder if massaging that into an acne scar might not only break up the collagen, but also finish off the bacteria and encourage the edges of the hole to spawn new growth to close the gap...I don't know. It's just something I've been thinking about.
Scar Remedies
Posted by Marea (Dallas, Texas) on 06/27/2008
Thank you, EARTHCLINIC! I will be looking forward to a response. Thank you also for this wonderful website, and your dedicated staff - I appreciate the great job you are doing. Marea
Scar Remedies
Posted by Toya (Bronx, NY) on 04/20/2009
I have a dark scar on my lower leg from a bad MRSA skin infection in November. It's a large purplish circle with a darker, indented one inside (where the MRSA had made a bullet-wound sized hole). It's pretty ugly. Any ideas on how to fade it?
Scar Remedies
Posted by Dorothy (Oz, KS) on 04/21/2009
MSM is supposed to help heal scars and many other ailments. you have to start out with low dosages and work your way up to higher dosages. Good news, it is inexpensive!
wishing you well!
Scar Remedies
Posted by Jessiie (Chicago, Il) on 04/21/2009
What is pure honey?You mean raw honey because all honeyis labeled pure honey.
Scar Remedies
Posted by Tiffstock (Danville, Ca) on 11/21/2009
WHILE VACATIONING IN JAMACA THEY TOLD US THE COCONUT WATER WAS GREAT TO DRINK AFTER A WORKOUT, HOPE THAT HELPS WITH YOUR SON
Povidone Iodine
Posted by Adriana (Van Nuys, California) on 03/07/2009
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Do not ingest providone iodine, yes it is used in surgeries but only for prepping. It does not come in contact with the organs.
Povidone Iodine
Posted by Rick (Dayton, Oh) on 11/21/2011
Oh, I forgot to mention a warning (though I did say to abide by FDA dietary recommendations in my other post): not only is THIS (Povidone iodine) form of iodine designed only for topical use and should never be drank, it is also very easy to poinson yourself when taking even an approved iodine dietary supplement, and extreme caution taken not to exceded recommended dose daily. I believe the FDA says something like one and a half to 2 thousand MICROgrams, 2 I think. And I believe anything over 6mcg can be dangerous (according to several thyroid problem websites). SO no, don't ever drink this stuff, but do look for a natural supplement that adheres to strict manufacturing control guidelines or eat a lot of seafood , mainly fish & others that are NOT bottom feeders (except once or twice per week for those) and a lot of kelp or any other sea vegetables (they do a lot in Scotland at foorball games like we do hotdogs). Sunomono is the Japanese word for seaweed salad-- very tastey, as it is flavored with sesame oil. Or buy the dropper bottle of tri-chloric iodine & have a dop in 1/2 cup of water every other day or something. Testing your T4 level will tell you if youmay not be getting anough iodine from produce / vegetables, etc. Grown in good, mineral-rich soil (containing salts and alluvian soil from the sea). This is also one reason it is usually better to buy locally-grown produce.
Aloe Vera, Lemon Juice, Honey, Vitamin E, Toothpaste
Posted by Toni (Hutchinson Island, Fl) on 03/09/2011
What type of toothpaste is best?
Aloe Vera, Lemon Juice, Honey, Vitamin E, Toothpaste
Posted by Joy (Pensacola, Fl) on 09/18/2011
If you use toothpaste, use a white paste, NOT gel.
Aloe Vera, Lemon Juice, Honey, Vitamin E, Toothpaste
Posted by Swara (M.p., India) on 03/08/2015
can we use toothpaste and lemon mix on daily overnight basis.......?????????
Extreme Moisture
Posted by Cary (phoenix, Arizona) on 11/01/2007
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I have never used bloodroot, however I have read that it can cause scars. Scars such as burn scars are treated by continually keeping the skin moist. Extreme moisture should allow all of the capillaries to grow back to gather fully, thus preventing scar tissue. The point I am making is that if it works for preventing scars for burn victims than it should prevent most other scaring. Keep in mind that what ever you use, it must contain antibacterial properties. Failure to do so my allow the area to become infected with bacteria and other nasty fungus, etc Neosporin and burn creams such as 1% silver sulfadiazine cream are two product that work well. It would also be beneficial if you can cover the area with a thin plastic wrap. Here in the USA we call it saran wrap. Its the same thing they put over a new tattoo. Then a bandage, gauze or ace bandage will hold it in place. DO NOT let a scab form or else it will prevent the capillaries from forming new healthy skin. The scab is what causes the scaring in the first place. I have found that it is ok to let the bandaged area dry out a few hours a day. If the skin starts to harden, that's ok. It should soften up once again after you reapply the ointment and bandage.
Ps. If you have pre existing scar tissue you can use the same method, however it take much linger once the scar has already had time to form. God bless.
Extreme Moisture
Posted by Hermiticwonderer (Los Angeles, Ca) on 02/21/2014
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To Ellis -
Thank you for the info! & your right, it is not good to keep a fresh tattoo covered in plastic wrap daily. However, it IS a good idea to have the tattoo artist cover it with the wrap immediately after application UNTIL YOU GET HOME and can properly clean, moisturize & dress it. This keeps out immediate infection and sun exposure.
We have found that using a bee wax based petroleum alternative like waxalene really helps our tattoos heal quickly and the brightest they can be. There is rosemary oil in it which helps cut infection.
Also - AMAZING for scars is Rosehip Seed Oil. I have found a regiment of coconut oil + raw honey on this burn scar I have on my eyelid then followed with rosehip seed oil has really been helping.
Caution using the Rosehip seed oil on tattoos though, my boyfriend just had a bad reaction to a yellow dye and was not sure if he caused it himself by putting the rosehip seed oil on the tat (probably not but you never know).
Good Luck!
