Use broad-spectrum sunscreen daily
Apply silicone gel or silicone sheets
Use vitamin C serum
Use niacinamide products
Try retinoids at night
Use gentle chemical exfoliants like glycolic acid or lactic acid
Keep the area moisturized
Use products with azelaic acid
Consider over-the-counter scar creams with onion extract or allantoin
Avoid picking, scratching, or rubbing the scar
Massage the scar gently if it is fully healed
See a dermatologist for prescription treatments
Consider laser therapy
Consider microneedling
Consider chemical peels
Consider steroid injections for raised scars
Consider hydroquinone only under medical guidance