A keloid scar is very painful, and can sometimes even bleed. It can be located on the head or body. At first, hijama (cupping) should be done all around the scar, as this will stimulate tissue regeneration and eliminate waste. After doing this, honey mixed with propolis can be used as a poultice during the tissue reconstruction phase. Aloe vera can be added to the mixture, as it is known for its healing properties. Finally, helichrysum oil should be applied, which can be found in creams.
What the science says: wounds, burns, and scars
What the published research says about the remedies mentioned above, for context — the studies address material causes, while healing belongs to Allah.
Wounds, burns, and scars
Honey speeds up the healing of burns according to a meta-analysis (N Z Med J, 2009) and chronic wounds (Nutrients, 2024); aloe vera (Iran J Med Sci, 2019), propolis (Arch Dermatol Res, 2023), and rosehip oil (J Cosmet Dermatol, 2024) support skin repair. Precaution: an extensive or deep burn, a burn on the face, or a wound that is dirty or becoming infected is a medical emergency; honey and oils are applied to a clean wound.
