Self harm scars, how to hide them on vacation?

I have the same problem and I just get the self tanning stuff and spray a lot over my forearms. im scared with you but there is no other real solution that I can think of. I am trying really hard to hide them. also try vitamin E. that has made some of my scars fade so there not REALLY noticable. hope I helped any.

No one had ever seen my scars until I had to get a blood test last week. I tried to cover them up with self tan, bronzer and concealer, but it made them look so much worse. Maybe you could wear some boardshorts to cover the ones on your thighs. As for the arms…I really don’t know. Good luck!

I Have Only Recently Started Self-Harming!I don’t really know why I started but now im finding it had to stop! My dad noticed and he questioned it and I told him it was nothing and he seemed to Be ok with it! I would say foundation and that scar oil aswell!It helps fade them away!Im not sure ! :/

wear a rash vest - you know like surfers wear wet suits - its a top made out of the same materal - with longsleves - or just say you cant swim as its your period - I self harm and thats what I do x

There is nothing for these scars except carefully selected jewlery, that is elasticated for arms, I have scars from playing rough, and people think they are self injury, I think you should try MEDICAL TATTOOS OR CARBON DIOXIDE LASERS, the best true solution.

Tell them. Then you won’t have to hide them.

They’ll find out eventually. Well, my parents did anyway.

They don’t know I’m back to self harming. So, until I feel ready to tell them, I’m wearing long sleeve tops. And even in warm weather.. I’m roasting in them, but they still cover the scars. If they aren’t all the way down your arm, I wear a bandana tied around my upper arm.. Like it’s fashion. Or one of those sweat bands. People wear them sometimes.

Hi,

I only started to do this recently, but I use a sweatband and that really helps. The only problem is that I’m going to bulgaria next week, and my parents will think it’s strange when I don’t swim - because I like it so much, and I’ve got no idea how to hide it when I’m going into the water!

You should come clean and tell them about the scars. Not only will it take the pressure off your sholders but maybe they can also get you help so you can end the cycle. That is the best option for you in the long run, and you will regret it if you continue cutting yourself.