You may not be familiar with the word
keloid but you have surely seen one on yourself or others. In a nut shell, they are scars that have
become enlarged due to abnormal growth. Skin ailments such as acne, burns,
bites, scrapes, and cuts can create the conditions for a keloid to form. They
typically do not cause pain unless they are bumped but they can be itchy and
anyone who has one knows the feeling that they wish they had their youthful
skin once again. Well, there’s good news. You can!
I used to have severe keloids and while
learning to live with them and ignore them as much as possible was somewhat
effective, the occasional reminder of their presence would always bring up
tragic memories of the event that created the initial scarring. I am by no
means a vain person but I can say that I thoroughly enjoy having my blemish
free skin again.
Sure, surgery, injections, or laser
treatment can remove them but it’s costly! Instead of paying for these
expensive treatments, here are some simple natural home remedies that can do
the trick just as effectively for next to nothing.
TOP 9 HOME REMEDIES FOR KELOIDS
1. Apple Cider Vinegar
-Apply apple cider vinegar directly on the
affected area and gently massage it so the vinegar is well absorbed into the
skin.
-Allow it to dry for a few minutes, and
then repeat the process in order to expedite healing.
-Do this several times a day for maximum
results and continue this treatment for four to five weeks.
If the apple cider vinegar causes any skin
irritation, you can dilute it with water. You can also use pure tea tree oil.
2. Baking Soda
-Mix one part baking soda with three parts
hydrogen peroxide to make a smooth paste.
-Apply the paste directly on the affected
area to reduce inflammation and speed up the healing process.
-Do this three or four times a day
depending upon the severity of the scar.
3. Lemon Juice
Lemon juice contains antioxidants and
vitamin C that are very helpful in treating different types of scars, including
keloids. After a few weeks of using this remedy, you will see significant
results.
-Extract the juice from a fresh lemon and
apply it on the affected skin area.
-Leave it on for about half an hour, and
then wash the area with lukewarm water.
-Repeat the process at least once daily.
6. Fuller’s Earth
Fuller’s earth can get rid of different
types of scars, including keloids.
Mix one tablespoon of fuller’s earth, one
teaspoon of lemon juice and one teaspoon of rose water to make a smooth paste.
Apply the paste on the scarred area and
massage it gently in order to soften the scar. Allow it to dry and then apply
another layer of paste.
Leave it on for 10 to 15 minutes, and then
wash the area thoroughly with cold water.
Do this on a regular basis until the scar
vanishes.
5. Aloe Vera
-Clean the scarred area thoroughly with
lukewarm water.
-Apply fresh aloe vera gel on the scars
twice daily.
6. Sandalwood and Rose Water
Rose water is a natural skin toner while
sandalwood regenerates the skin. When used together this combo will lighten and
reduce keloids.
-Make a thick paste of sandalwood powder
and rose water. If you wish, you can also add some black gram to the paste. You
can find black gram in an Asian supermarket.
-Clean the scar with water and apply the
paste before going to bed. In the morning, wash the area thoroughly with
lukewarm water.
-Do this regularly for a month or two.
7. Honey
Honey is a great natural way to heal and
moisturize your skin. Regular application will work wonders after a couple of
weeks.
Apply fresh honey on the scar and massage
the area gently to improve blood circulation and prevent the accumulation of
dead skin cells.
For best results, use Tualang honey, which
is made by bees from the Tualang tree. This particular honey can decrease the
number of proliferated cells in keloids, thus reducing the appearance of these
scars.
8. Garlic
Garlic prevents the excessive fibroblast
proliferation that can lead to keloids, making it a good home treatment for
these types of scars.
-Apply garlic oil directly on the scar.
-Leave it on for 10 minutes and then wash
the area thoroughly.
If garlic oil is not available, you can use
crushed garlic cloves. If the garlic oil or crushed cloves cause burning or
irritation, immediately wash the area with lukewarm water.
9. Lavender Oil
Lavender oil has skin cell rejuvenating
properties that can help with all forms of scarring, including keloids. It also
helps increase the skin cell turnover rate, which is highly beneficial in
preventing scars from becoming permanent.
-You can minimize a scar by applying
lavender oil and massaging the area gently for several minutes. Do this several
times a day for faster and better results.
-You can also mix equal amounts of lavender
oil and tea tree essential oil or olive oil and apply it on the affected area
several times a day.
Try a variety of these home remedies for
keloids and see which ones are giving you the best results. Every keloid is a
little different and keep in mind newer keloids are easier to manage while
older ones may take a bit more time and effort. Just be consistent and you will
see results in no time!
