What could I do to prevent welts turning into scars?

[rdb123]

I had one that looks exactly like the picture CaptainChops posted, except it's about 3 inches below my right clavicle. I wonder how well his welt healed up.

The 5 on my arm broke the skin in a perfect circle, but didn't bleed. The only ones that have somewhat bled are neck shots.

I never really took the time to think about welts until tonight when my mom asked me about the 5 on my bicep. Most of the time, I only take a shot on the hopper.

EDIT: I'm not overly concerned; it's just that I asked to see if there was anything I could do to appease my mom.

[Clare]

I assume neosporin always works for you?

I never used it before but I had a really bad welt on the back of my neck once. Looked more like a bloody gash than a welt (definitely got me some weird looks at the airport). I was convinced that I'd have a scar since it was pretty deep. Anyway, I put neosporin on it every day until it healed and you can't even see anything anymore.

[islandboi]

hasnt anyone seen kung pow neo dun dun dun sporin

[USAF-Flyboy with a Mag]

Pain is temporary....
But GLORY...GLORY lasts forever!!!!!


The best way to avoid scars is to not get hit

[slushee]

Originally posted by USAF-Flyboy with a Mag
Pain is temporary....
But GLORY...GLORY lasts forever!!!!!

Here Here!!!

I feel it is a privilage to wear the scar ...

[puckmaster]

in a practice back in june, i got bunkered and hit in the arm. i still have a scar about as visable as a normal welt. some chicks dont dig paintball scars. Its all about scars from hockey. now chicks dig those.

[Grasshopper]

In a bunker rush (we both ran to the same bunker at the same time, and I was using my bros Impulse) I turn the corner around the bunker and pull the trigger. Whoooo, gun doesn't shoot, and just makes a weird noise at me. Anyhow, I got shot 3 times in the arm, and one left a nice scar that's been on my arm for at least 5+ months.

[BlackVCG]

It's already been stated, but Vitamin E oil is the best thing you can use. You can get it in a tube at GNC and it works much better than neosporene.

[PsychoBaller]

Wear your scars with pride... it says you've got history

[devildog]

Originally posted by USAF-Flyboy with a Mag
Pain is temporary....
But GLORY...GLORY lasts forever!!!!!

Pain is weakness leaving the body

and

Through pain, comes discipline (sp?)

[NGp8ball]

ive yet to get a scar, i normally take a mask or hopper hit

[InexactMelissa]

As already stated: Neosporin (or similar) if it's an open wound, and vitamin E.

To help strengthen the little blood vessels that break and cause bruising in the future, skip the Flintstones chewables in the morning and take vitamin C tablets containing Biofavinoids - over time you'll notice the bruising heals a lot faster.