Flawless and perfect skin is not only the pursuit of female friends, but also men love smooth skin. However, unexpected accidents in life can sometimes cause harm to perfect skin. Recently, a popular "scar removal cream" has been sought after by people online. Is it really good? What are the Chinese herbal scar removal medicines without side effects?
What is the "scar removal cream"?
"The MSD Scar Removal Cream" is just a name given by a purchasing agent. MSD is an abbreviation for a pharmaceutical company, and its Japanese full name is Gentamicin Cream, an antibiotic used to treat bacterial infections. The drug instructions do not mention anything about scar removal.
Gentamicin is an antibiotic mainly used to treat bacterial infections. It does not have the function of scar removal or acne removal. The functions claimed by the purchasing agent are not trustworthy!
The "scar removal cream" does not remove scars and may have side effects!
According to netizens, Gentamicin cream not only does not have the effect of scar removal, but also carries the risk of kidney damage and hearing loss!
Twenty to thirty years ago, Gentamicin injections were widely used to treat burns and scalds with infected wounds. However, it was later discovered that it had significant side effects, including kidney toxicity and ototoxicity, which could cause irreversible hearing loss in children. Furthermore, due to its low price and lack of motivation for pharmaceutical companies to produce it, Gentamicin injections have gradually been phased out and withdrawn from the market.
Currently, Gentamicin is mainly used in oral drugs for the treatment of gastritis. Whether the use of such drugs in children has ototoxicity is still controversial.
Although the possibility of ototoxicity is small when Gentamicin is used topically, it is still a prescription drug and should be used under the guidance and monitoring of a doctor, especially for pregnant women, breastfeeding women, children, and the elderly. It is not advisable to purchase and use it casually.
What's more, there is no Gentamicin cream available domestically. The "scar removal cream" purchased from afar not only does not remove scars, but also has potential risks. Is it necessary?
Common scar removal medicines include:
- Kangrebao - Germany, low price and cost-effective;
- Bock, Shuhen, Mederma - United States, high price, silicone gel;
- Meipihu - Sweden, scar patches, cost-effective.
For children and facial scars, gel-based products are recommended, while scar patches are recommended for limbs and trunk scars.
In addition to topical scar removal medicines, early-stage medical phototherapy can also be chosen to prevent scar formation and improve scar symptoms. If the scar is painful and itchy, and continues to grow, it is necessary to seek medical help in a timely manner.
Scar treatment methods include topical drug treatment, injection treatment (corticosteroid injections), laser treatment, surgical treatment, and radiotherapy. The specific method should be selected based on the type of scar after consulting a doctor.
Chinese herbal scar removal medicines without side effects!
1. Sanqi (Panax notoginseng)
- Buy Sanqi from a pharmacy and grind it into powder, or directly purchase Sanqi powder. Put it in a sealed container and use a medicine spoon to take an appropriate amount of Sanqi powder and mix it with a few drops of white rice vinegar to form a paste. Clean the scarred skin and then evenly apply the paste on it.
- Avoid contact with water during use. After 20 minutes, wash it off with clean water. If possible, wrap it with a clean gauze and wash it off after 2 hours. Consistent application over a long period of time will yield results.
2. Wu Beizi (Galla chinensis), Wugong powder (centipede powder)
- Buy Wu Beizi and Wugong powder (fine powder) from a reputable pharmacy and put them in a sealed container for future use. Mix Wugong powder and Wu Beizi in a ratio of 30:1, add appropriate amount of white vinegar and honey, mix well, and form a thick paste. Let it sit for a day and a night until it turns black.
- When applying, apply it around the scar first, and then apply it to the central part after it shrinks. Use once a day. If itching or pain occurs, immediately stop using it.
3. Tianqi powder (Pseudoginseng powder), Danshen powder (Salvia powder)
- Prepare Tianqi powder, Danshen powder, and purified water. Mix Tianqi powder and Danshen powder in a ratio of 1:1, and mix them with purified water to form a paste. After cleaning the scar, apply it to the scar and wash it off after 20-30 minutes. Consistent application over a long period of time will yield results.
