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Remedies for scars caused by boils

Remedies for scars caused by boils: the advice of Professor Akim Bouterra, complemented by what research says (wounds, burns, and scars), the precautions to know, and our resources to go further.

You should apply a cream based on propolis and castor oil or chamomile.

What the science says: wounds, burns, and scars

What published research says about the remedies mentioned above, for context — these studies address material causes, but healing belongs to Allah.

Wounds, burns, and scars

Honey speeds the healing of burns according to a meta-analysis (N Z Med J, 2009) and of 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 dirty or infected wound calls for emergency care; honey and oils should be applied to a clean wound.

This article is for informational and educational purposes only. It does not replace medical advice or personalized care.

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