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Treatment for a Depressed Scar?
A scab around 5mm came off of my face and caused a depressed scar, as seen on the photo. What is the best treatment that can remove such scar? I would also like to know if there's a chance for the scarred area to level out with the rest of the normal skin in about a month without a treatment? Or will it require a surgical treatment?
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Scar Management
What caused the scar? Was it from a burn or trauma, like a scratch or insect bit? Burns have a deeper injury characteristic and therefore leave more significant scars. It does appear early or fresh from the injury... SO I would recommend keeping the area moist and typically recommend Aquaphor or a petroleum based ointment. Followed by Vit E oil light massage once the scar is about three weeks old.
The scar area should under go contraction and get smaller over the early course and may need a ful
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