Keloids are enlarged scars that are caused due to growth of fibrous tissues. They have a smooth appearance and increase in size over time. Keloids are the types of scars that keep on growing whether we like it or not. We here at Vovi have created five simple solutions to help remove your keloids with ingredients you have at home.
What causes Keloids?
-Burns
-Cuts
-Insect Bites
-Acne
-Piercings (Ear and/or Navel)
-Chicken Pox
-Vaccination
Ways to get rid of Keloids
-Apple Cider Vinegar
Dilute Apple Cider Vinegar with an equal amount of water. Take enough to cover the entire affected area. Apply on the keloid and leave it on for 30 minutes. Rinse it iff with water. Repeat this two times a day for 4-5 weeks
-Aspirin
You will need 3-4 aspirin tablets and water. Make a smooth thick paste of crush dispirit tablets with water. Clean the scars apply this and let it dry. Wash off and then apply moisturizer. Do this every day or every other day.
-Lemon Juice
Apply lemon juice directly on the affected area and let it stand for 30 minutes. Later wash the area with warm water. Repeat this twice daily.
-Baking Soda
1 Teaspoon Baking Soda, 3 Teaspoons 3% Hydrogen Peroxide and a Cotton Ball. Mix baking soda and hydrogen peroxide to form a smooth paste. Apply this using the cotton ball on the affected area and let it stand for 20 minutes. Rinse it off with water. Repeat this two times every day for quick healing of the scar.
Give these home remedies a try to see if it helps reduce the size of your keloid scarring.
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