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A scars cream or scar gel is meant to improve the appearance of the skin by making it scar-free. These scars may be caused due to surgery, injury, acne, laser resurfacing et al. These scars are unseemly and mar the appearance of otherwise healthy and beautiful skin. This is the reason that people having scars try every method possible to reduce the scars and restore the natural appearance of the skin. There are many scar treatment products available in the market, which claim to reduce the appearance of scars. These products often contain ingredients like onion extracts, vitamin E oil, cucumber butter, cocoa butter, lime juice Aloe Vera etc. Some of them even contain technologically advanced actives like skin remodelling peptides. However, none of these ingredients are proven to diminish the appearance of scars.

The only products known to significantly treat scars are silicone based scars cream and scar gel. These products are effective on all scars including hypertrophic and Keloid scars. The scar cream formula is such that it penetrates deep into the subcutaneous layer of the skin and heals the scar tissue from inside. A scar cream is most effective when used with silicone based gel or silicone sheeting. When used in such a combination, it reduces the appearance of scars by almost 82%! A scar cream contains many natural ingredients along with silicone. In this way, it improves the overall health and appearance of the skin, apart from diminishing the scar. Continue reading ‘Get rid of scars with scar gels and scar creams’ »

Nosebleed or Epistaxis is the draining of blood from the nostrils. The condition is rarely fatal but very annoying. However, recurrent nose bleeds may cause anemia and iron deficiency. Chances of having nose bleeds are greater during winters, as infections in the upper respiratory system are more common during this weather. The main reasons for these infections are the dramatic fluctuation in humidity and temperature. Furthermore, dry climate, altitude, and low humidity can also cause nose bleeds.

Besides the climate and weather, other common nose bleed causes include infection, allergic/non-allergic rhinitis, trauma, nose picking, bleeding disorders, use of blood thinners, etc. Whatever the cause be, nose bleed generally stops on the clotting of the blood. The simplest method is to pinch the fleshy and soft part of the nose. However, the pressure needs to be firm and should be applied for a minimum 5 minutes and a maximum 20 minutes.

If nose bleed occurs, make sure that your head is tilted forward. This will reduce the chances of air way obstruction and nausea. In case if excess blood is swallowed, it may cause stomach irritation and result in vomiting. However, most of the times the simple measures don’t help in stopping the nose bleed. The best and most reliable way to stop nose bleeds is through medical intervention. For those, who are troubled by recurrent nose bleeds, the best way to ensure that bleeding is stopped the moment it starts is to keep a medicated product handy.
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