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| Scar? What scar? |
| Your skin is a delicate organ, and no matter how careful you are, accidents happen! Tumbles to your knees on the sidewalk, cuts on your hands in the kitchen, and pimples that pop in the bathroom. OK, that last one is more often our own doing than an “oopsie.” |
| Damages to your skin can leave scars — some that eventually fade away or last a long time. Over-the-counter (OTC) gels and creams may help minimize their appearance. However, some instances may require a trip to a dermatologist’s office for a prescription.
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| Check out a few of our top OTC scar remedy recommendations below and see if you notice changes after a few weeks. If not, it might be worth seeing a doctor for alternative treatments! |
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| Smooth skin coming your way! |
| — Healthline Newsletter Team |
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| Mederma Advanced Scar Gel |
| The main active ingredient in this popular product is allantoin, which helps moisturize and hydrate skin cells to reduce the appearance of scars. |
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| Scaraway Clear Silicone Scar Sheets |
| This hydrating sheet may help reduce scar formation or cause scar tissue to fade. |
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| Honeydew Concealing Cream |
| The cream contains some beneficial oils, such as shea butter, rosehip oil, and jojoba oil, which may improve the look of blemishes over time. |
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| Differin Adapalene Gel |
| This scar gel was developed by a dermatologist! Its active ingredient adapalene may be an effective treatment for acne vulgaris and acne scarring. |
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| Every product we recommend has gone through either Healthline's or Optum Store’s vetting processes. If you buy through links on this page, we may receive a small commission or other tangible benefit. Healthline has sole editorial control over this newsletter. Potential uses for the products listed here are not health claims made by the manufacturers. Healthline and Optum Store are owned by RVO Health. |
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| Until next time, |
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