Medicated Creams or Gels
For skin issues, creams and gels available over the counter may be helpful. Antihistamine lotion can ease itching and help the scar heal if it is sensitive or uncomfortable. Creams containing corticosteroids have been demonstrated to lessen the visibility of scars over time and can aid in scar prevention,
These treatments, which are frequently sold without a prescription, can be used to heal elevated scars at home. They can help shrink, flatten, and diminish elevated scars and ease itching and discomfort.
Bandages and dressings made of silicone can be helpful. The silicone may help moisturize the skin, though no one is certain how exactly they function. It could also make the skin more pliable and less itchy and painful.
