Here are some things I use to treat my scars while I am waiting in between kenalog injections.
Cordran Tape: This tape was prescribed by my doctor. It costs about $70.00 with my insurance and the roll will usually last me about 2 months. The tape is infused with steroid medication, and is one way to maintain my scar in between injections. I put the tape on right before bed, and will take it off the next day when I'm in the shower. The tape isn't very comfortable because it's really stiff, but it helps to cut the tape to the exact size of my scar with rounded edges so that there isn't any tricky sharp edges. I've been using this tape religiously since my last kenalog injection. Let's hope it helps
Clindamycin Phosphate: I've also used Clindamycin Phosphate to clean my scars in between steroid tape or silicon tape. Acne and blackheads tend to form around my scars, so this is one way that I've been able to control those break outs. My scars are a result from acne, so I'd rather be safe than sorry! There will be no new scars from acne if I can control it with CP!
Plato's: I haven't been really good at consistently using Plato's Scar Serum or Dark Scar Corrector but I do use it whenever I remember to. I think because I'm already using other products, I tend to forget about these guys. I'm not sure if these guys have made that big of a difference to my scars, but I thought I'd share!
Silicon Sheets:
ScarAway-I've recently started using these again! I like the ScarAway brand because it's my skin color and it's really soft. But one thing I don't really like about ScarAway is that the fabric can collect swear and get kinda smelly after a few uses. The directions say it can be used for about 14 days, but I usually throw it out after 3-4 days. The box costs $26 on Amazon.
Embrace Scar Therapy for Old Scars-I used this for the first time this week. The directions say you can leave it on for 10 days at a time, but I took it off after 24 hours my first time using them. I thought that I could re-apply after taking it off like most silicon sheets, but unfortunately they lost their stickiness after taking it off. I think I was supposed to leave it on my scars for 10 days without taking them off. I like that these sheets are soft and I don't really notice that it's on. I think I will give them another try in a few more weeks if my scars start to get better after using the cordran tape. Because I'm applying Cordran tape every 12 hours, it doesn't really make sense for me to use the embrace tape which requires me to leave the tape on for days at a time. The box comes with 3 strips and costs about $22 on Amazon.
Thanks for the continue updates on your blog. I have keloids on my chest in the same area, two of them actually and a small keloid on the side of one breast as well as another small keloid on the other breast. I have not worn a low cut or even v neck shirt without a scarf or necklace in over a decade. It's a daily struggle but I have kept up with the cortisone shots and use scar away to help.
ReplyDeleteYou are back! Thank you for sharing your updates—I missed them. I also have a keloid on my chest that I’ve been trying to get rid of. I’ve had two steroid shots, but I honestly haven’t seen much drastic change. I don’t think my doctor is using strong enough concentrations and isn’t seeing me as often as possible. I’ve been using Plato’s car cream, but that honesty doesn’t help me. If anything, it just feels like there’s some moisture there. I also use the silicone scar sheets, but again I don’t see much long term change. They mostly just hide them from the public eye for me Incase my shirt collar slips lower than I like.
ReplyDeletePlease keep updating. It helps make me feel less alone. I hate seeing that virtually every other girl can wear almost any tops they like. I hate shopping and seeing clothes I can’t wear. I hate seeing the eyes drift down.
Have you tried any treatments to lighten your scar? Mine is still dark even with steroid injections.
Hi, I have a chest keliod just like yours for 18years. Got it from popping a chickenpox when i was little. Just had it surgically removed by a plastic surgeon in Alameda yesterday. Any advice on how to prevent it from coming back? Do you have pictures of your scar in between the time you removed it to the time it came back?
ReplyDeleteI am starting the kenalog next week in my chest - I also use scar away, but can I will definitely ask the doctor for all of that
ReplyDeleteSearch Google for: scarred beauty. She is a blogger who was able to get her large chest keloid flattened and almost not noticeable. I too suffer from a large keloid like yours. I hope to do a similar treatment as scarred beauty.
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