Cover Mark. It was the first scar cover cream invented.
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OP, I hope you find something that works for you. I know how scars can bring out the meanness in people. I've had several surgeries on my knees, feet and ankles, along with my hands. The surgeries were years ago and the scars have faded to thin, white lines---my skin is fair, so they almost blend in. However, they attract attention, even now.
At first, the scars were long, red marks, with the crossstiches. I was told not to let it bother me. Well, its didn't bother me so much it bothered other people. I simply wasn't prepared for the reactions I got. The looks, stares, giggles, were bad enough. But the "in-your-face" comments were more than a young lady of 22 could handle. I would have people come right up to me and literally demand to know all about it, along with treating me like I was cognitively impaired--ie, stupid! I learned quickly to adjust my wardrobe to long pants, capris, and long skirts and long sleeves. No matter how hot it got, I simply refused to wear shorts, least I attract a crowd.
However, I couldn't cover up my hands, at least not much of the time. I would be doing something with my hands, like writing out a check, or signing a form, or even tying my shoes, and it provoked a remark 98% of the time. Oh, my goodness, what happened to you? It was pointless to ignore the rude questions, they would keep on asking until you answered. Or, assume I was deaf, or mentally impaired, and turn to whoever was with me to ask the same questions. Such people could not be put off, they wanted their questions answered. I found if I gave a brief answer---I had surgery---they would expect more answers---what type of surgery? When? Why?.....
The scars faded in time, the redness went away, and, like I said, they are barely visible, faint lines. However, they are still visible and some people feel it necessary to point it out and demand answers!
I now live in Texas, and the summers are brutal. That, along with the heat intolerance created by menopause and the meds I take, I can't go around bundled up in long pants and long sleeves to not attract some goon's attention. I've taken to wearing "walking shorts" they are sort of Bermuda length, almost like a skirt, hits just at knee length. There again, I'm told I'm "too sensitive". Its not like I'm walking up and down with a sign saying scars, ask all about it. I'm just going about my business, and don't look like a fashion model.
Ok, with the "walk shorts" they ride up while seated, which reveals my "secret". We were at Disneyworld with my kids about 5 years ago, seated waiting for a show to begin. It was stadium-type seating. A Disney employee got right behind me, in a situation I couldn't move away, and started making all sorts of comments about my scars. The scars were 20+ years old, and barely visible. I couldn't shake her, she simply refused to go away, I ended up in tears and leaving the show. That's the type of attention you risk when you expose a scar, no matter how minor.
Unfortunately, scar cover up creams don't work for surgical scars. At least, when I last looked, they didn't. What I was told was that surgical scars are a different type of skin than regular skin. Essentially, such scar don't have pores, so they don't adhere to creams, etc. I still tried various creams, including CoverMark, but they just didn't work. They actually highlighted the scar by sinking into the skin around the scar.
Over the years, the scars have faded---but not to the point they don't bother some people
and the rest of my hide has thickened. At the age of 62, I'm more able to anticipate and handle such remarks. Like I said, I consider such people to be some sort of "goon" to chase someone down, get in their face, and demand to know all about it!
I don't mean to hijack this thread, other than to vent, and let OP know others have been in her situation. Even if you don't care about the scars, others do, and there are times you just can't take it. Wearing long clothing to cover up is not always pleasant in hot climates. OP, I hope you find something that works for your type of scar. Most scars can be hidden with some type of product, as long as it isn't a surgical scar.
However, this thread does intrigue me. I've given up long ago on trying to hide my scars, and, indeed, they are just about invisible. But perhaps there's something new out there? I might see a dermatologist to see if there's some type of RX scar cream, who knows? Thanks for starting this thread, OP, and good luck
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