Scars from nail scratches, four tips to help you

Scratches caused by nails are difficult to heal and may even leave scars. There are four common repair methods for this phenomenon. One is to massage to remove scars, two is to use ginger slices to remove scars, three is to apply lavender, rose or tea tree essential oils on the scars, and four is to apply vitamin C or vitamin E on the scars. All of them are effective.

The first method: massage to remove scars

Massage can promote blood circulation, remove blood stasis, and dredge muscles and bones. It is beneficial to many aspects of the body, including scars. Massage is a good choice for newly formed scars that have just shed their scabs. Massage is simple, easy, free, and effective. Specific operation method: Gently rub the scar at the base of your palm, 3 times a day, each time for about 10 minutes.

The second trick: ginger to remove scars

Slice fresh ginger, gently rub the scar with the ginger slices, then apply the ginger slices to the scar area for a while, then remove and replace it with a new piece, repeat two or three times. You can do this once or twice a day and keep doing it to remove the scars. Because ginger has the effect of inhibiting the growth of granulation tissue, thereby weakening scar formation and growth.

The third trick: You can try applying lavender, rose or tea tree essential oil on the scar, which can lighten the scar after a period of time. If you have scars from scratches, you can also buy and use lavender, rose or tea tree essential oils. Just open the lid and dip a cotton swab in a little lavender, rose or tea tree essential oil, then apply it to the scar while massaging properly. Doing this once a day before going to bed can lighten the scar. You can also add a drop of essential oil to a little toner or lotion, dilute and blend it, and apply it. In addition, be careful to control the force not to be too strong when massaging.

The fourth trick: You can also apply vitamin C or vitamin E on the scars , which also has a certain effect in lightening the scars. You can go to a nearby pharmacy to buy vitamin E capsules or vitamin C tablets, then pierce the vitamin E capsule with a sharp object, apply an appropriate amount of the liquid in the capsule on the scar, and massage for about fifteen minutes, or grind the vitamin C tablets, add a little water to mix, and apply it to the scar. Vitamin E and vitamin C can be used together. As long as you apply them to the scar two or three times a day and massage them, you will see that the scar has faded slightly after about a month.