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Treatment options for hypertrophic scar?

asked 4 months ago by Deepak from India in India
Latest answer by Monica Halem, MD
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Tags: dark skin, hypertrophic, options, steroid

Hi, I am a dark skinned guy from India. I have developed a hypertrophic scar from previous acne on my nose. It is skin colored and does not hurt at all. It is there on my nose from past 4 years. Can anyone of suggest any good treatments for me. Would steroid injections help?

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Treatment for Scars

The best treatment for hypertrophic scars is a series of injections with a steroid solution. This actually flattens the scars. If they are large scars, you might need to have them excised first.
Monica Halem, MD

New York Dermatologic Surgeon

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