Last august/september, i was having a lot of problems with anger and i would get out of control and hurt myself. i would use anything sharp to scrape myself with, and cut my wrists. however, i only did this a few times and my skin never really completely broke, like i barely bled. like i said, just kind of scraped myself to calm down. so i don't label myself as a cutter because i NEVER was like sobbing with a razorblade. just would pinch myself or scrape myself to calm down and because i felt i deserved it.

i am 100% better now though.

but it is almost a year now and the scars show! for the past 6 months i have been rubbing this scarfade stuff on them and they ARE fading, but they are still noticeable! it does not make sense to me because they aren't even, like, bad cuts, they are just scratches basically but there are marks now. its SO annoying for me to not be able to rest my head on my hand in fear of someone seeing my bare wrist with the scars or being able to go out without bracelets all on my arm. they are improving but it is taking FOREVER, and i don't understand why because i never even really broke my skin, just scrapes.

what i basically want to know is, will they ever fade or do i have to live my life like this from now on? it makes me feel miserable, self harm is THE biggest regret i have ever had.

Scars fading is a very gradual process, as I'm sure you've come to learn. During the first year, your scars will be healing themselves naturally, so I guess now's the time to start treating them. The only thing you can do is to keep using that scarfade. You said yourself it's working. In the meantime, you could use make-up/concealer to cover them.

Be glad that this scarfade stuff is having an effect, even if it's slow. Some scars never go away.

right, and i assumed that, but i once got hit in the face hard and had a big gash and had to get stitches and over time the scar faded away so if THAT scar faded i would expect some scratch marks too fade.

its just hard because i like to wear my wrists bare, i live in miami and its hot so i can't wear long sleeves either. i just hope they fade.

Maybe the skin on the face area is more tolerant to scarring and heals itself quicker. I've had very bad scars on my face that are completely gone now, but I still have some scares on my body from less-severe incidents.

If you really want to wear short sleeves, I suggest covering the scars in concealer after you've applied your scarfade, then wear bangles/bracelets on your wrists?
There are actually some nice light long-sleve tops out there, specialised for summer and made from material such as net. Keep your eyes peeled for them.

I've also heard that onion is good for scar treatment, as it helps boost collagen production.

oh really?

like a real onion, just rubbed on the scar?

why do you think they're called scars? duh. quit cutting youself. if you need psychological help go get it. help yourself and quit being a "victim". grow up.

Fuck off you tight ass.


The scars will fade darling. Be grateful that it wasn't anything deeper.

i wish people would just take responsibilty for their own lives. shit happens to all of us? why harm yourself....just deal with it. don't do stupid shit to yourself.

Everyone does stupid shit. Cutting doesn't harm -you- in any way, so just ignore it and move on. Just because horrible things happen to everyone doesn't mean that everyone knows how to deal with it properly.

thank you rat poison

and honestly i am not here to start a fight i'm just desperate to get rid of these scars. i regret cutting very very much and i have already said so. i now realize there are so many better ways of dealing with problems.

oh and did i EVER mention i was a "victim"? no i did not and i have already established that it was foolish and i completely regret it. i hate myself for doing it which is why i want to erase the scars. so no one here said i was a victim so just fuck off because i really am mainly worried about the damn scars and i hope they fade. i am not here to get sympathy i am here to get advice on scars, so understand the thread before you post in it.

She already said that she's "100% better".

Cut the onion in half and rub the extracts on your scars

There's a product called http://www.bio-oil.info/ Its supposed to be good for scars and stretch marks. I havent tried it yet, but i'm going to as i've had a nasty surgery scar for a few years.

Use Vitamin E cream. It's really good for it rub it on three times a day.

Introduce zinc and drink water and eat fruit and vegtables. They help your skin recover and give it energy to repair itself, as well as making you feel better.

i feel you. i have the same problem. i'm lucky it's winter here and i can wear long sleeves. just keep up with the scarfade and invest in a cool sweatband or cuff. ive been using a product called 'mederma' it's apparently the best scar treatment on the market, its made for surgical scars. ive been using it for a month or so and it's already made a really big difference. bio oil also helps as someone already suggested.

good luck and i hope that things are better

oh yeah mederma i think is in the scarfade stuff. i remember the guy saying it was made of the same ingredients. i used the scarfade for a huge gash i had on my face and it made a difference, but its hard on wrists because the skin is very pale and scars show more.

i tried mederma, the plain stuff not the scarfade, and it was making a difference but then i ran out because it was my mothers (she had to get rid of minor skin cancer scars).

do i need a prescription to get mederma? or can i get it at a drugstore.

edit:
i just looked at mederma online and it sounds great. it says it is available at basically any drugstore so i will try that. i remember i liked it when i used it because it smelled okay and was clear, and it like sealed so i could do normal activities. with the scarfade its a thick white cream, and it starts to smudge if i get my arm on the couch. i cant pet any of my cats either because then hair starts sticking on my arm lol.

i'll definitely try the mederma. thank you SO much for suggesting it!

Mederma works, but it's $30 a bottle. That'll give you a couple of months of use.
You can smell the onions in it though

I have a nasty scar on my leg. I can't wear skirts or shorts. sucks.

i can't believe you said something SO dumb. "Cutting doesn't harm -you- in any way, so just ignore it and move on. Just because horrible things ..."


i swear you must be dumber than Dirtyplotte. seriously. what rock did you just now crawl out under? you probably came from a VERY VERY shallow gene pool.

i highly doubt that.