Keep the scar clean and moisturized
Apply petroleum jelly or a fragrance-free moisturizer daily
Use silicone gel sheets or silicone gel
Protect the scar from sun exposure with SPF 30 or higher
Avoid picking, scratching, or rubbing the scar
Massage the scar gently once the skin has fully healed
Use pressure therapy if recommended by a clinician
Try over-the-counter scar treatments as directed
Seek medical advice for raised, painful, itchy, or worsening scars
Consider prescription treatments, steroid injections, laser therapy, or surgery for severe scars