Hi, I am a 36-year-old Asian male who had BCG injection when I was a child. The injection left me with a raised red scar that stretches about 3 inches long on my left arm. I am currently using Cica Care silicone gel sheets for a week now and pondering if it actually works to flatten and reduce the redness of the scar. Thanks.
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November 15, 2012
Answer: BCG Vaccine scars and treatment for keloids
The scar is permanent and cannot be completely erased. There are, however several options that can improve its appearance:
1. Time - the scar will continue to mature and fade over the next year
2. Silicone sheeting or gel - no one knows why this works, but it can help fade the appearance
3....
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