Use sunscreen daily on the scarred area
Keep the skin moisturized
Apply silicone gel or silicone sheets
Massage the scar gently if the skin is fully healed
Use over-the-counter scar creams with ingredients like onion extract or vitamin E if tolerated
Try topical retinoids only if recommended by a doctor
Consider professional treatments such as laser therapy
Consider microneedling for certain scars
Consider steroid injections for raised scars
Consider surgical scar revision for severe scars
Avoid picking, scratching, or peeling the scar
See a dermatologist or burn specialist for the best treatment plan