Write an article based on this "Try a non-prescription scar treatment cream to shrink boil scars. Apply silicone gel to the boil scar to lighten its appearance. Use a pressure garment to help reduce scarring. Use a chemical exfoliator to flatten out raised boil scars. Spread a vitamin E cream on your scars for a natural alternative."
Squeeze out a small dollop of scar cream onto 1 finger and rub it into your boil scars. When it's fully rubbed in, the cream should be absorbed into the scar tissue. If the cream is visible after you've rubbed it in, you've probably applied too much. Leave the cream in place for 35 hours before washing it off, unless the product packaging directs otherwise. You can apply scar treatment cream to boil scars anywhere on your body. Be sure to let the boil heal fully before applying the cream, though. Common brands of scar treatment gels include NewGel, BioCorneum, and Kelo-cote. These products are designed to shrink scar tissue and to lighten its appearance. Many scar gels also contain medium-SPF sunblock. The sunblock will help protect your scars from being damaged and darkened by sunlight. Squeeze a generous dollop of the gel into 1 hand and spread the gel across your boil scar tissue until it's covered in a thick layer of gel. Wait 45 minutes for the gel to dry before putting any clothing or covering over the scars. In most cases, you only need to apply silicone gel twice per day. Continue using the gel twice daily until the boil scar shrinks in size and loses its raised texture. Silicone gel has no side effects and does not cause pain when it's applied to scar tissue. Silicone gel works slowly. In most cases, you'll need to apply the gel for at least 6 months before you begin to see results. While this may feel like a discouraging amount of time to wait, don't give up! Silicone products work well and are very effective, so you'll likely be happy with the results. If you don't see results within 9-10 months, ask your doctor if another treatment method would be more effective. Silicone gel is widely sold at drugstores and pharmacies. You can also check for it in the pharmacy section of a large supermarket. You can also tape a silicone gel sheet on the scar for 12-24 hours per day for 2-6 months. Wash the sheet daily and replace it with a new one every 10-14 days. Get a pressure garment or bandage that has at a rating of 20-30 mmHg. Put the garment on for 12-24 hours per day for 2-6 months to reduce the size of the scar and prevent the risk of recurrence after any surgical excisions. Chemical exfoliators are usually sold over the counter, so you can purchase a chemical exfoliator at your local drugstore. Squeeze out a dime-sized dollop onto a fingertip, and rub the serum into your boil scar. The exfoliator cream should form a thin layer over the scar when it's properly applied. Repeat 23 times daily (or as suggested on the packaging), and you should see the scar becoming smaller and less noticeable. Look for skin creams and exfoliating serums that contain either glycolic acid or a combination of salicylic-mandelic acids. Chemical exfoliating creams may cause discomfort on sensitive skin (e.g., around your mouth or eyes). If you feel a burning sensation when you apply the exfoliator, stop using this treatment method immediately. Purchase a skincare cream that contains vitamin E at a local pharmacy or drugstore. Apply a small dollop of vitamin E cream to each of your scars once daily for 2-3 weeks or until the scar tissue lightens. Speak to your doctor before using a vitamin E cream if you're already using an exfoliator or another scar-treatment cream. Studies have shown that vitamin E creams have mixed results. In some cases, vitamin E creams significantly lighten the appearance of scars, while in other cases, they have little to no effect. Vitamin E creams can have mild side effects, including slight itching and a mild rash.