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A MyBCTeam Member asked a question 💭
Miami, FL

Is there a safe cream to use to improve the appearance of an unsightly mastectomy scar? I'm not having reconstruction. Will vitamin E help? Are there no side effects?

November 1, 2014 (edited)
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A MyBCTeam Member

I use Bio Oil and cocoanut oil.

November 2, 2014
A MyBCTeam Member

I use coconut oil.

November 1, 2014
A MyBCTeam Member

Vitamin E works well. I use Bio-oil and find that it works really well. I tried the silicone scar strips without any improvement, same for Mederma.

November 1, 2014
A MyBCTeam Member

Try Mederma cream.

November 21, 2014
A MyBCTeam Member

Rad doc recommended calindula, found in some radiation burn preventative lotions including the one I used during radiation. It is found in health food stores. She also said aloe or acquaphor were good too. I also like cocoa butter. I think the main thing is to use something regularly to keep the skin moisturized and help healing. No one answer, but lots of choices!

November 7, 2014

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