Hypertrophic Scar I Guess? Doctor Answers, Tips
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Hypertrophic Scar I Guess?

I have a problem I fell off a bike on the concrete and got two deep wounds anyway they healed but i developed two hypertrophic scars i dont care about the cosmetic aspect of the problem its just that the wounds are located at the elbow joint and they open up again very easily Its really annoying i cant do any contact sport I stayed away from sports for more than two months and again everytime i get back it opens up again and it really hurts PLEASE HELP thank you

1 Doctor Answer | Asked by Ahmed Santa in Santa Cruz de la Sierra, Bolivia
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Scar revision for the elbow area

This is a high tension zone and I would treat the scar aggressively once it has fully epithelialized to prevent hypertrophy. Scar revision is important.

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