Skincare: Five natural remedies to get rid of keloids overnight

Want to get rid of a keloid? Here we are with easy and simple keloid removal home remedies that you must try. Keloid is a type of raised scar which appears where the skin had an injury. Skin burn, cut or severe acne cause a scar and some of keloids continue to grow for years.

Home Remedies to get rid of Keloids

Baking soda

Baking soda helps to shed the damaged and dead cells. Prepare a mixture of baking soda and diluted hydrogen peroxide. Apply the paste on the keloid affected area with the help of cotton balls and leave it for 30 minutes. Later, wash it off with water and apply any night cream moisturizer. For best results, repeat this process 2-3 times a day for a few weeks.

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Aspirin for keloid

Aspirin, usually used for headache, is also used to get rid of keloids. Due to its anti-inflammatory properties, aspirin is beneficial in the treatment of keloids. Crush 3-4 aspirin tablets and add water to prepare a smooth and thick paste. Apply the paste on a scar and wait until it gets dry. Rinse off by water and apply some olive oil or tea tree oil. Use this method once a day or every alternate day.

Lemon juice

Extract the juice from the lemon and apply on the affected area. Leave it for about 30 minutes and later wash it with warm water. For better results follow this process every day. Because of its antioxidant property, lemon helps in quick healing of keloids.

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A mixture of sandalwood and rosewater

Prepare a paste of sandalwood in rosewater and apply it on the affected area before bedtime. Let it rest for the whole night and rinse off with warm water the next morning. Sandalwood, which is rich in regenerating property when mixed with rosewater, gives the best result to get rid of keloids. Repeat this process every night for one week and observe changes by yourself.

Honey to get rid of keloids

Honey, one of the best-used substances, in several skin treatments, helps in getting rid of keloids. Directly apply fresh honey on scars. Massage lightly and leave it for 30-40 minutes. Rinse it off with water and use this method for some weeks to get rid of keloids.

The above-mentioned home remedies give the best results when followed religiously. As we know keloids are difficult to treat, and hence doctors suggest to take steps soon after injury or piercing. So, whenever you notice scars, follow these steps to get rid of them.

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