You can also look for shirts with sheer, long sleeves for hot days or try mesh sleeves to hide scars.
A scarf can hide scars on your upper arms and shoulders. If you have scars on your lower arms or wrists, try a light sweater or jacket instead. This can help you avoid questions from others while you’re in public.
Alternatively, if you just want to cover up a scar temporarily, try a temporary tattoo or henna art.
Make sure your scars are completely healed before tattooing over them. In most places, you need to be over 18 to get a tattoo.
Ask a dermatologist for specific recommendations for minimizing your scars. Protect you skin from UV rays with sunscreen.
If your scar is red, use a green concealer. If your scar is purple, use a yellow concealer. If your scar is brown, use a pink concealer. If your scar is black or blue, use orange concealer.
Apply the concealer over the scar in a patting motion with either a brush or a beauty sponge, being mindful not to wipe the product across which can remove it. This way, it will also look more natural.
This method won’t completely cover all scars, but it will make all scars less noticeable.
The sheets are usually reusable.
Your dermatologist will usually start with 3 treatments to see how your skin and body react to the steroids and then assess how many treatments you will need.
Talk to your dermatologist about potential risks of laser treatment.
If you have a skin graft, you will likely have a few new scars after it heals. However, they may be less noticeable.
