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HELP! I have dreadful scarring on my legs!
posted at 24/5/2009 12:39 AM BST
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Total posts: 8
First post: 22/3/2009 Last post: 6/10/2009 |
Due to a rather embarrassing habit of "tweezing" ingrown hair, and a problem with exzema, my lower legs are absolutely awful to look at. I am doing well with the habit (no more tweezers) however, the eczema means I have itchy bits, and very dry bits (which are itchy). I really want to get rid of this asap, can anyone offer any advice? I am willing to try anything. Please, please!! HELP!!!
Gillian
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Re: HELP! I have dreadful scarring on my legs!
posted at 24/5/2009 1:56 AM BST
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Total posts: 839
First post: 18/8/2004 Last post: 21/7/2009 |
oooh snap...... thought i was the only one who suffered.... i too hide my tweezers, as i could do it for hours, and the eczema which is horrendous at the mo means i can't even get a razor near my legs so am in need of help. The worse my eczema gets the worse problem i get with ingrowns, i guess its cos my skin goes so dry? I use epiderm cream stuff from teh docs, it helps but its not a cure.... and it really greasy! yuck..... |
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Re: HELP! I have dreadful scarring on my legs!
posted at 26/6/2009 2:02 AM BST
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Total posts: 1
First post: 26/6/2009 Last post: 26/6/2009 |
You might like to try wrapping a layer of cling film round your legs at night over the bio oil or other cream you use. Though if the cream is presciption might be best to check with your doctor before putting cling film over that. Cling film over a good layer of moisturiser or something like bio oil or rose hip oil (this is good for scarring) really does help dry skin and by keeping the skin moist helps promote healing and reduces scabbing. Perhaps try it for one night and see how you get on. |
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Re: HELP! I have dreadful scarring on my legs!
posted at 30/6/2009 1:12 AM BST
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Total posts: 8
First post: 22/3/2009 Last post: 6/10/2009 |
In Response to Re: HELP! I have dreadful scarring on my legs!: jojoba oil is good too as is coconut oil which will reduce itching. Posted by igloo previously skyepark Hey, all of you are great! Gonna try the cling film thing. Other thing I want to do is tan my legs, hopefully cover the mess. Any suggestions? ~Have exfoliated with the gingerbread man from philosophy (what a man) but not sure anout applying self tan. Any advice much appreciated!
Gillian
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Re: HELP! I have dreadful scarring on my legs!
posted at 9/7/2009 5:05 PM BST
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Total posts: 16
First post: 9/9/2003 Last post: 18/9/2009 |
me too! although i dont have the eczma, just awful scarring from picking ingrown hairs. I've been using Prolagene by Decleor. it hasnt cleared the scarring completely but it has definitely helped. some johnsons moisturiser with the hint of self tan also really helps! |
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Re: HELP! I have dreadful scarring on my legs!
posted at 5/10/2009 5:07 PM BST
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Total posts: 8
First post: 22/3/2009 Last post: 6/10/2009 |
Just wanted to add that I have recently started using Dream cream from Lush, and it has made a huge difference in just over a week!! My exzema is almost non existant, so I can really start trying to fade the swcarring now. I really recommend this to anyone suffering from exzema like I do!
Gillian
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