Red Scar 6 Months After Surgery?

I would recommend that you hold off on using the home remedies for now and consult with your surgeon for their advice.    It is possible that you are either having some irritation and reaction to one or more of the oils you are using, or you may have an abnormal process going on such a scar hypertrophy or keloid formation.      Silicone gel or pads are likely to be more helpful in promoting the maturation of your scar, and a little steroid topically or an injection may be indicated.     

If your steristrips have fallen off and you incision isn't crusty anymore, you can try using silicone gel and silicone sheeting, both of which help scarring to become less visible. The itchiness may be related to the healing process, however it could be a sign of irritation by the products you're using. Stop using the products you're currently using to see if the redness and itchiness subsides. Best of luck.

Most patients will continue to see improvement in scars for up to a year after surgery. Itching from the scar can be improved with treatments like silicone scar creams or silicone sheets that go over the incision. These need to be used 24 hours a day for 3 months to really start to see the benefit. Other treatments like steroid injections (used if scars are raised, thick, and itchy) or laser (used to help improve the red color) can be performed by your physician if you are a good candidate. Good Luck.