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Why do my scars still itch?

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softWings19
December 16th, 2015 12:36pm
They might still itch because they're still in process of healing. They're not going to dissappear. But they need to stop healing.
heatherishere64
December 16th, 2015 10:31pm
Your scars me itch for various reasons but mine would because I would remember the pain and how it got on my body, whenever I think about it and look down at my scars I can imagine the pain or itchiness of the healing again. But that is the past
StormyAngles18
December 17th, 2015 12:40am
Your scars normally still itch because its still healing or when every they heal the scars have every dry skin cauing it to itch.
HumanBeing77
December 17th, 2015 6:28am
my scars still itch when to think about that time when I have the wrost moments and i am not healing with any major health illness
Charrlee
December 17th, 2015 5:42pm
Scars can itch because of possible inflammation under the skin, but even so sometimes they itch just because and this is part of the natural healing process. I managed to fall and skin my knee down to the bone a few years back and every so often it feels itchy, but slowly I notice it less and less as it heals more fully.
birdwatcher444
December 18th, 2015 12:36am
Probably because they are still healing. If you itch them, it starts the healing process all over again, and won't be very comfortable for you. Try putting Band-Aids over your scars, to try to help them heal. Stay strong!
DarkFairy99
December 18th, 2015 6:06pm
They itch because they're healing, that's a good sign. It means that your skins is recovering from the cuts/scratches.
organticAngel48
December 19th, 2015 2:54am
I have people from my past that aren't good for me to be around, but they still continue to come into my life.
Angellienabilla
December 19th, 2015 5:01am
It's in the process of healing, don't scratch it, it would bleed and make the wound hard to be healed :) have a good day!
Anonymous
December 19th, 2015 7:01pm
Itching scars is a sign of healing, this means that your body is on the way to mend, some people's bodies heal faster than others. Diet, sleep and hydration all play important factors.
SammyD728
December 19th, 2015 9:05pm
It could either be that they are still healing or it could be a little nerve damage. It just depends on how deep the cur was.
silverrose
December 20th, 2015 5:25am
Your scars are reminders of what you did in the past. A lot of times when you think about cutting again you might get the sensation that your sars are itching.
Lanalistens
December 20th, 2015 2:20pm
they'll always be there, invisible but you'll always carry them with you. They're a part of you, you'll learn from them. Remember, everything happens for a reason.
cassosaurus
December 23rd, 2015 11:48am
I find that the heat and cold cause my scars to itch, I also find that if there is lots of pollen and allergenics around it can inflame them. Also sunburn and exposure.
iouty
December 23rd, 2015 2:44pm
You scars still itch because they are healing. I know that bio oil can help to soothe the scar tissue and help with healing.
Sharada
December 24th, 2015 2:50pm
It has to do with the activiation of nerve fibers by healing tissue. It is perfectly normal and shouldn't be unbareable. if it is, try talking to a doctor about it, because there might be more going on.
Anonymous
December 25th, 2015 2:38pm
Sometimes old scars will itch, and that's generally due to either an infection or new cell growth.
Anonymous
December 25th, 2015 7:19pm
depending on when you have last self harmed , your scars are healing and may be itchy or may irritate you.
insightfulBeauty28
December 26th, 2015 9:38am
Because They're meant to. Its you how you feel about them, its all your choice to stay there and feel or to take a step and leave the past behind and Remember Whatever doesn't kill you, simply makes you. . . stranger
Anonymous
December 27th, 2015 5:40pm
Have they completely healed? When scars are completely healed they don't normally itch anymore. It might be helpful to use some ointment on them if the itching is bothersome.
highopes
December 27th, 2015 8:46pm
it is normal for your scars to itch since they are still healing... just try not to itch a lot and well.. stay strong
radiantFlute19
December 27th, 2015 10:10pm
They are starting to heal. Whenever your scars are healing, they star itching, as a sign to your body that they are healing themselves.
SaraMichelle
December 31st, 2015 9:07pm
Itching is a good thing. It means that they are still healing. Scars heal sometimes or it could be that the outside may be done healing but the inside isn't.
Anonymous
January 1st, 2016 10:29pm
I think your scars still itch because they're healing. It can take a while before they will stop itching. But eventually they will do.
Anonymous
January 6th, 2016 12:52am
Due to the fact of you're skin scaring and healing it makes it itchy when it scabs and heals. Happens with every wound that penitrates you're blood line.
Anonymous
January 6th, 2016 3:50am
Itchy scars can be horrible especially when we are trying to refrain from self harm. The itching sensation is the scars healing - nurtue them when a moisturiser or vitamin e oil it will help soothe the itching and be a visible reminder than you are nurturing yourself and allowing yourself to heal
Reid3020
January 6th, 2016 10:33pm
Scars take a long time to heal, the skin has to mend, and when it does the scar tissue underneath it can be quite irritable. If you are concerned you should visit your doctor to make sure there isn't an infection.
Anonymous
January 8th, 2016 4:55pm
I believe that scars still itch after awhile because the skin is still in recovery from what we've done to them....
5SOSkitteb
January 9th, 2016 7:54am
They are still a little bit busy with healing, they have touched your veins and maybe some muscles..
Anonymous
January 9th, 2016 2:06pm
It's the skin trying to heal itself. Try not to scratch them if you want the scars to be almost invisible