You likely have a winter emergency kit for your vehicle to help you deal with potential roadside issues, but do you have one for your home? Your kit should go beyond a first aid kit and should include everything you would need to get through a few days or more without power. Following are some… Read more »
How you care for a wound immediately after it occurs and over the several days that follow can make a significant difference in how well it heals. Proper wound care can help prevent both scarring and infection. Following are some helpful tips on how NOT to treat a wound. Don’t just “let it go.” This… Read more »
While there is no “best” sport for getting scars in the traditional sense of the word, there are certain sports that place participants at a higher risk for injury and scars than others. Perhaps your son plays football or your daughter plays soccer. Maybe you participate in an adult hockey league, or maybe you’re even… Read more »
Scars are essentially areas of fibrous tissue that form when the dermis (the deepest layer of skin) is damaged in some way, either through cuts, burns, abrasions, tears or puncture wounds, according to WebMD. Even acne and chicken pox can cause scarring later in life. Any scab you pick at repeatedly without allowing to heal… Read more »
What you should have in your purse at all times As a mom, you’re ready for any situation. Whether a bandage, a piece of gum, tissue, or a credit card, you’re prepared for any eventuality. Here’s a comprehensive Mom’s Emergency Kit guide to make sure you have all you need. Hopefully, you have a big… Read more »
Summer is a great time to be outside, whether swimming, barbecuing or just lounging in a hammock. But when evening descends, so too do mosquitoes and other bugs. You may swat at them and spray them, to no avail. Once you’re stung or bit, the site often itches. Naturally you want to scratch these areas,… Read more »
Summer is the perfect time to hop on a personal watercraft and ride the waves, or go water skiing with friends at the lake. Taking the right safety precautions is key, but even so, accidents can and do happen. From scratches to gashes to cuts, those minor injuries can have a lasting effect if not… Read more »
Healthy skin starts with nutrient-dense super foods that pack a punch when it comes to keeping your body’s outer layer looking its best. According to the Mayo Clinic, that means eating plenty of foods that are rich in vitamins, minerals and antioxidants, components that fight damage that free radicals wreak on cells. Your genetics and… Read more »
Scars are bad enough, but to make them worse through improper care is simply counterproductive. Age, skin type, pigmentation and health issues can all affect the severity of scarring. But how you care for a wound also has a major impact. Here is a look at different types of scars and what you should avoid… Read more »
If you’ve been yearning for an adrenaline rush that will get your heart racing and blood pumping, this is the list for you. Check out these top five summer adventure activities, and don’t worry about the scar that they may leave: Surfing If you live in a coastal state, like California, summer is the perfect… Read more »
I began using Scarfade on the scar I received from a cesarean section in June 2010. Part of my scar was puckered from a section of bad stapling in which my skin had been folded. I saw results within weeks! I continued to use the gel for 6 months, and after comparing with a friend that also had a c-section, I believe without a doubt that Scarfade made a huge, positive difference in the appearance of my scar. The scar is so fine now that I have to point it out to others for them to notice it and you can’t see any difference between the area my skin was stapled badly and the area it wasn’t! Thank you, Scarfade!
- Jessica / 5-8-2013
