How to get rid of self harm scars?

Well you can't really get rid of them. I still have mine from 5 years ago. Sure, they'll eventually fade, but they won't go away.

It might be difficult to get rid of the scars cause the healing takes a lot of time but by regular cleaning, letting the scars get some fresh air and using scar creams and lotions everyday should make the healing easier

there is no way that i know of to completly get rid of scars like that, some people go to use makeup. others just where clothing that doesnt reveal them

You can't really ever et rid of self harm scars.... I try my best to use makeup and cover them. Once your it, they're there forever. Remember that.

Time will take for self harm scars to heal, it depends on how deep it is, one can use make up to cover it up, applying petroleum jelly on fresh scars can really help. :)

Don't self harm ever again. My scars took about a year to lighten after i stopped. Take good care of your body and skin. For temporary fix, use concealer or long sleeves

In my opinion self harm scars are not something to be ashamed of. I have many self harm scars on my arms and they are a constant reminder to me that I am a strong person and conquered whatever it was that was thrown my way. Sure other people look at them like a sign of weakness or have called me a freak and self absorbed person for them, but they will never know how strong I am and how much I went through just to be there.

Well, you could try honey, lemon, aloe vera gel, or tea tree oil. Continuous applications of said items worked for me. Other than that, you could always use a big fluffy sweater and an awesome cover story.

There is no way to get rid of self-harm scars - or any scars. You could try to find some sort of cream, but it's often very expensive and doesn't do very much unless you apply it right at the beginning stages of a scar. Later in life you may look back on those scars and see them as battle scars of a battle you won.

I've found that putting on a skin-colored foundation and setting it with pressed powder clears up the appearance of scars.

Try bio-oil, its specially meant for healing scars, ive used it many times and it works wonders

There's many ways of doing so, these include: Over The Counter: 1.) Try a silicon gel sheet. A silicon gel sheet is an adhesive patch that is applied to the scarred area. These can be used to reduce the appearance of scars within 2-4 months. 2.) Use Mederma. This topical gel is used to reduce the appearance of scars. It contains a number of different ingredients that are considered to work together to repair skin, making it look smoother and softer. 3.) Try Bio-Oil. This oil is applied directly to the surface of scars to reduce their appearance. It also helps smooth out uneven skin tone, useful when your scars are pink, red or brown. 4.) Try other scar reduction creams or gels. There are a number of other scar treatment gels and creams that may help reduce the appearance of scars. Getting Medical Treatment: 1.) Get dermabrasion. Dermabrasion is a procedure that removes the very top layer of skin, similar to scraping your knee. The skin will then heal like a skinned knee will heal. 2.) Ask about skin grafting. This surgical treatment involves removing the very top layer of skin in the affected area and covering it with very thin skin patches taken from the thigh or other part of the body. 3.) Get scar revision surgery. Scar revision surgery is a procedure that changes what your scar looks like by cutting out scar tissue and resewing the skin. 4.) Try laser resurfacing. Laser resurfacing involves treating the skin over multiple sessions. Using Natural Remedies: 1.) Apply petroleum jelly to fresh scars. Petroleum jelly (Vaseline) is a derivative of the oil refining process and is used to create a water-resistant barrier on the skin. 2.) Use vitamin E oil. Vitamin E is typically available in capsules or in small bottles in health food stores or health food sections of grocery stores. 3.) Try aloe vera. Aloe vera is a plant with multiple health benefits, including reducing inflamed skin and moisturizing skin. 4.) Use lemon juice. Lemon juice is a natural bleaching agent and can help lighten scars. 5.) Use olive oil. Extra virgin olive oil can help reduce the appearance of scars. 6.) Try other home remedies. There are many other natural home remedies that can be used to help reduce the appearance of scars. Some of these include: lavender oil, chamomile tea, cod liver oil, baking soda, cocoa butter, tea tree oil and honey. Covering Up Scars w/ Makeup: 1.) Clean and dry your skin. Makeup is best applied to skin that is free of oil or dirt. Wash the area of your skin where you plan to put the makeup and pat it dry. 2.) Use concealer and foundation. Concealer and foundation can be combined to cover up many scars, especially if they are smaller or lighter in color. 3.) Use a tattoo concealer. Tattoo concealer is a heavy duty, usually water-resistant concealer that can be applied to the skin to cover marks such as tattoos. Wearing Clothing and Accessories to Hide Scars: 1.) Cover scars with long-sleeved shirts and long pants. If you have scars on your arms or legs, wearing clothing to cover up the scars will prevent other people from seeing them. 2.) Wear tights. Tights can cover legs at almost any time of the year and can be paired with dresses, skirts or even shorts. 3.) Wear wrist accessories. If your scars are on your wrists, wear accessories that cover them up. 4.) Wear modest swim coverings. If you want to go swimming, you don’t need to wear a swimsuit that bares a lot of skin. OTHER Methods: 1.) Wear sunscreen. New scars are especially sensitive to ultraviolet rays, which delay the time it takes for a cut to heal. 2.) Get a tattoo to cover the scar. Your scar is unlikely to go away entirely, but you can cover it up and redirect attention away from it with a tattoo. 3.) Accept your scars. Your scars may be something you want to hide or avoid talking about, but they can also remind you about your personal strength. Acknowledge that you went through a very difficult stage in your life and you have grown stronger since then. Thank you.

I think it's good to let them heal, and when they are fully healed you can look at them, as a battle you fought, and won by stopping.

You can try using make up but it will still show. What I did was to get a tattoo above it, even though it turned out to be a big tattoo, it hid the scars.

Make sure to exfoliate your skin regularly; if self harm is inevitable for you, do make sure to take the proper care and disinfect any open cuts or burns. Once a scar forms, exfoliation and moisturising are vital in reducing self harm scars. Take care!

They go away over time I self harm before so I know how it is. Patience and trying not to do anymore harm

Aloe Vera is always good against self harm scars! Maybe together with propolis which is produced by bees and supports the healing process.

You can cover them up with makeup, if they are still red put a green coat of eyeshadow on it to lessen the redness than apply cover up. You can also find makeup that is made with the colors green and purple that will make the red less noticeable.

Bio oil is great for scars and can really help ease their effect, you can use make up to cover up old scars, but I think often, the issue can be not covering up, but learning to accept yourself the way you are.

Personally, I would try Bio-Oil. This oil is applied directly to the surface of scars to reduce their appearance. It also helps smooth out uneven skin tone, useful when your scars are pink, red or brown. A 2-ounce bottle of Bio-Oil costs about $10 and is available at drug stores and online.

I find Jojoba oil is terrific, as much as everyone raves about Bio oil - or other similar oils, they actually contain mineral oil - a cheeky way of saying there is petrol in it!! I stick to all natural 100% jojoba oil, rub it on the scars day and night - keep at it, they begin to fade! This is also pretty useful stuff for dry skin, stretch marks or uneven skin!

Bio Oil or Mederma both work really well. Bio Oil is more oily and Mederma is more of a cream, but both work. It really just depends on what you like better. Good luck! :)

I know it might not be for everyone but I have seen people with self harm scars get beautiful tattoos to cover them with something inspirational or that gives them hope or represents their triumphant recovery.

you just let them heal and hide them for now, what you really need to get rid of is the habit of self harming and use an other coping technique

Sometimes using creams for stretch marks, work wonders on scars. Or, you can just use regular scar creams.

Silicon gel sheets, mederma,bio oil helps to lessen the appearance of scars within 2-3 months.

It depends on how deep they are. It's important to keep them clean, that can help the healing process. There are different creams and lotions you can buy that make them fade but it takes time and doesn't always work (depending on how bad the wound is). You can cover them with a really mild foundation in the meantime if you wish. I personally recommend not hiding them if they are really bad, some scars won't fade so you have to let yourself get comfortable with them, and for others to be used to them.

Self harm scars are tricky to get rid of and hide so it's much easier not to self harm at all. Now I know hard to do sometimes because life gets tough and i've learned some tricks throughout the years. Mederma helps a lot with new scars, though it is expensive. Also for scars that aren't too deep, going out in the sun and tanning makes them harder to see. You can also go on pinterest or something and look for home remedies that may help! Good luck!

They never go away. You have to wait for them to fade, but they will never end up just going away. I would know with what I went through. :(

Bio Oil or Mederma works really well. For a long time I wanted rid of my scars, and was embarrassed, but overtime I have learned that they are a part of me. I have learned to love them, they are part of my story of survival.