Baking Soda
Baking soda can be used to reduce the appearance of keloid scars by encouraging healthy skin layer development. It also acts as an abrasive agent and helps exfoliate the skin, keeping it free from dirt, debris and dead cells.
baking soda for keloid scars
Mix one teaspoon of baking soda and three teaspoons of hydrogen peroxide.
Apply this mixture on the affected area using a cotton ball.
Leave it on for 15 minutes and then rinse it off with lukewarm water.
Do this three or four times a day for at least one month to shrink keloid scars.
Aloe Vera
Aloe vera is very effective for treating keloid scars. It helps keep the skin well moisturized and also helps in regenerating the damaged skin surface. Also, it has a cooling effect that will reduce itching.
Cut open an aloe vera leaf and extract its gel.
Apply a light coating of aloe vera gel on the area.
Allow it to dry on its own so that the medicinal properties are fully absorbed by the skin.
Apply five or six times daily for several days.
Note: This remedy works best on fresh scars, and may not be effective on scars that are more than a year old.
Lemon Juice
Lemon juice has been found to be very effective on mild keloid scars. It has vitamin C, a powerful antioxidant that helps get rid of different types of scars, including keloid scars. Other elements in lemon juice also help regenerate and repair damaged skin.
Extract the juice from one medium-size fresh lemon.
Apply the juice on the scar.
Leave it on for about half an hour, and then rinse it off with lukewarm water.
Pat dry and then apply some moisturizing lotion to keep the area moisturized.
Do this twice daily for a month to get good results.
If this remedy is used on a regular basis, you’ll see considerable transformation in the shade of the top layer of skin cells, causing the scar to be less noticeable.
Apple Cider Vinegar
Apple cider vinegar is an excellent home remedy to get rid of keloid scars. Certain elements in apple cider vinegar help eliminate fatty deposits under your skin.
apple cider vinegar for keloid scars
Plus, its acidic property will exfoliate and soften your skin and, in turn, reduce the appearance of scars.
Mix two teaspoons of apple cider vinegar and one teaspoon of water in a cup.
Use a cotton ball to apply the solution on the affected area.
Leave it on for half an hour, and then wash it off with water.
Continue this remedy three or four times daily for a couple of weeks.