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Can Retin-A Help with Indented Scar?
My daughter walked into a tree branch and scraped her forehead. The scratch was not deep or wide. I put Mupirocin on it. My concern now is that she has a line about 1 1/2 inches long with a width of less then a centimeter that is indented. Will the indention go away and can Retin-A help? It is about 2 weeks old and she is 8 years old.
Asked 28 months ago by
Laurenj in Michigan
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Retin-A cannot help indented scar
No. It cannot and may make things worse.
At the present time, the wound is in a process of remodeling which will go on for months you really do not want to interfere with it. You may want to photograph the scar today and go it again in 6 months.
I would advise you to keep a sunblock on the wound to reduce the likelihood of UV light mediated redness and in a few weeks to begin gentle massage of the scar. In 6 months, compare photos and asses where you are.
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