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About Caroline-Morgane Choisy-Rossi
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I can answer any question about skin and hair care. I have a passion for holistic beauty and health, so I can offer advices on the best skin or hair care treatments for specific conditions, for anti-aging and for specific skin conditions. I can also answer questions about specific ingredients or diets and supplements for beauty. Having a PhD in Biology, and working for a natural and organic beauty company, I can also answer scientific questions about beauty.
Experience
I have a PhD in Biology and did 10 years of research in medical science. I have been working since 2004 for Nature Purity, a holistic company which offers natural and organic Beauty products from France. I write articles about beauty and health for our newsletter "Beaute Naturelle" and for our blog. I review news, books and articles about beauty and health to find the best and most effective beauty care. Holistic Beauty is my passion.
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Nature Purity www.naturepurity.com
Education/Credentials
Master in Genetic and Molecular Biology
PhD in Biology, Molecular and Cellular Genetics
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Expert: Caroline-Morgane Choisy-Rossi - 11/5/2009
Question
I fell on some rocks on my knee about 3 months ago and tore it up pretty bad. It's fine, I didn't get surgery, but the quarter sized scar that looks reddish, and purple in water, I'd like to get rid of. Does polysporin work? How can I lighten it's appearance and help it heal faster?
Answer
Hello Mercedes,
I am sorry to answer your question only now as I didn't receive any email notification of your question. Polysporin is only an antibacterial ointment, so it will prevent infection, but not inflammation, which is giving this redness. To help your skin to heal and curb down the inflammation, you need to make sure that there is no infection going on (apply your usual antiseptic lotion). Then you need to moisturize the scar (once there is a crust) with skin healing creams and ointments that are going to quench the inflammation process and speed up the regeneration of the skin. Choose something which contains Shea butter, Wild Musk Rose oil, Calendula and/or arnica and use it until you are satisfied with the result. Be patient as sometimes it takes time for the skin to heal.
I hope you find this answer helpful.
Have a beautiful day,
Take good care
Caroline-Morgane
www.naturepurity.com
blog.naturepurity.com
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