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What is the best way to cover a newly formed scar from the sun?

I had surgery back in August, and I have scars that I was told not to allow sun to get too -- since they will burn so easily. I am going on a cruise in a few weeks and I'd like to cover them up as much as possible. So does anyone know of anything that I can do to cover them up... BESIDES just applying sunscreen or wearing a tshirt? One scar is on my arm and the other is on my shoulder. Also, any way to get rid of the scars easily? Thanks :)

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  • 1 decade ago
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    Try vitamin-E lotion or just the straight stuff. I have a knee replacement scar that's half as bad as other peoples'. It works great and speeds up healing.

  • Anonymous
    5 years ago

    Bare Minerals has a product called Mineral Veil, that will absorb the oils in your face, there are also oil blotting tissues that work well, at night after washing your face try a paste of water and baking soda to exfoliate your skin and also buy oil free lotions.

  • 1 decade ago

    Use Cica-Care adhesive gel sheets if they are raised / quite large.

    Use Mederma / Contratubex creams if you can't be bothered with gel sheets.

    Bandages can cover them for a time... but then it will lack oxygen = slower healing.

  • 1 decade ago

    Sunblock comes in many different applications. Go to the drugstore or the web and check them out!

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