Repair Lip Scar from a Bad Cold Sore

I get Cold Sores/Herpes on my lip. As a child I use to get them frequently, today I treat them with Valtrex and Acyclovir cream, the minute I feel the...

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When Will Swelling from Mederma Go?

How long will it take for swelling from Mederma to go away? After applying Mederma gel to a scar on my nose, the area around the scar became red and...

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Apple Cider Vinegar on Keloids Led to Chemical Burn?

I've been to a holistic doctor who told me to put a cotton swab of apple cider vinegar on my keloids (jawline) overnight until they flattened....

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Micropore Tape As Scar Treatment for Tummy Tuck?

I am 5 weeks post op and at my surgeon appointment today she said that I am doing fine with the micropore tape and recommends that I stay with that...

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Kenalog Made my Scar Concave: Can This Be Fixed?

My surgeon injected one of my cholecystectomy scars with Kenalog in order to flatten it out. But it worked too well and now it looks like I have a...

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Scar Revision Gone Wrong - Could This Be Contact Dermatitis?

I'm questioning if its contact dermatitis (going onto 7 weeks) but it was assumed I was allergic to adhesive applied to my scar revision or...

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Can Scar Tissue or Keloid Form Internally Around the Mesh After a Hernia Surgery?

I had inguinal hernia repaired and my skin keloids; I understand keloids are external and it has healed fine outside but it's been 7 months since...

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How Long Does It Take to See the Results of a Kenalog Injection?

I received a steroid injection to manage scarring of a rhinoplasty and was wandering how long it would take to see the effects of kenalog. Can it be...

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Scarred After Laser Vein Treatment to Face

I had a vein treated with a laser on my face, the vein went from the corner of my mouth to below my chin. I had a large blister immediately after....

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How Long Will It Take for Tretinoin to Remodel Pre-existing Acne Scars?

Will it take at least a year from the date of starting tretinoin, or at least a year from the time that the scars were revealed while using the...

What is the Best Treatment for Pigmented Surgical Scars?

I had surgery to my breasts about 6 months ago, and the scars I've been left with are dark pinky/red, and raised or indented in places. What's...

Cortisone Injection Causing Skin to Lighten

I am an African American and had a mommy makeover almost 9 months ago. I had a breast lift and augmentation but ended up with hypertrophic scarring...

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Can You Recommend a Good Scar Treatment/Cream for Post Op Breast Augmentation?

I'm 3wks post op from breast augmentation with an inframmary incision. My surgeon said I should use a scar cream but the 1 she offers is quite...

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Skin Tension Lines

I am wondering if my excision scars were placed in the opposing direction of skin tension lines. I have a vertical scar on my forehead mid way between...

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Double Butt Cheek After Scar Revision

I had a lipo scar that was placed under my ass cheek about .5 cm too far down to match the buttocks' natural crease. A revision made it nicer but...

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How Long Before Scar Revision Scars on Face Heal?

I had scar revision on my cheeks. The scars now look worse. They are indented. How long will it take them to get better and will they eventually fill in?

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Purple Scar Won't Fade

My son (5 years old) fell off his bike 3 months ago and had to have his cut (above his lip below his nose) durabonded together by the Dr. There is now...

Is It Safe to Use a Sauna/Steam Room and Get a Body Scrub After a Laser Treatment for Scars?

I had a laser treatment after an abdominoplasty to help with scarring. Is it adviseable to use a sauna/steam room and get a scrub after such treatment...

When Will Suture Marks Disappear After Scar Revision?

What's the Time Frame for Suture Marks/Holes To Go Away and Fill In? It's been 7 weeks since I had the scar revision (near mouth region) and 6...

Scar That Changes Color in the Weather. What to Do?

I have a trauma scar on my cheek that sometimes is not that visible. Sometimes for no reason it becomes extremely red. At other times, in cold...

Scar Revision

Im 10 weeks into a scar revision on my cheek. The redness has lightened significantly but the incision has still not flattened out. It was not an...

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I Had Laser Treatment for Old Scars on my Legs. Now They Look Like Melted Skin.

I have several small, round scars on my legs that I had some laser treatment done to. I had 5 treatments, 3 minutes each over the past 5 months. My...

Scar Removal for Dark Scars on Legs? (photo)

I have dark and light scars on my legs from eczema from when I was younger. I have visited many dermatologists who have told me that most scar removal...

Belly Button Scar Raised and Red 4 Months After Full TT. Options? (photo)

Hi there I had a full tummy tuck 4 months ago, I am very pleased with the results however, the scar around my belly button is really worrying me it is...

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Using Acretin 0.05% But While Using Its My Scars Are Getting Black I Am Using Good Moisturizer What Should I Do ?

Hey Im Using Acretin 0.05% But While Using Its My Scars Are Getting Black I Am Using Good Moisturizer What Should I Do ?

Can You Reverse a Scar That is Starting to Hyperpigment?

About 2 years ago I had a tummy tuck. The scars hyperpigmented (with no sun exposure and using scar gel strips). I recently had the vertical part...

Excessive Bleeding After Punch Excision

After my procedure I got really sick. I guess the procedure upset my stomach. They just numbed my skin. My question is could the sutures have come...

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How Long Does a Scar Last That Has Been Put Together with DermaBond?

For an elderly person who has a superficial wound, hitting her head on bricks, when can we expect the scar to begin to peel with the dermabond on?

Steroids and Lasers Have Note Reduced the Size of my Keloid: What Will Work?

Steroid treatment has not reduced my keloid still big the doctor try laser but still there...so i stop these year my keloid caame pang,swell&sore....

Should I Ask for a Higher Dosage of Injection for Keloid Treatment?

I started Keloid treatment a couple months ago with injections and i have noticed the ones on my chest and back have flattened a lot which is good,...

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What Are My Options for Scar Treatment/Removal? (photo)

Hi, I have acne on my nose, with hypertrophic scars, sunken scars and pit scars. My nose is extremely oily still currently have spots of reds. I use...

What is the Best Ointment/cream/oil/lotion to Use on Surgical Incision Scars?

What is best for softening and smoothing them out? What ingredients should be avoided and how long should this treatment be used for? I specifically...

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A Raised Scar From Freckle Removal. What Can I Do?

Hello, i am 16 and a half now and i had a surgery to remove 4 freckles, two of the freckles were raised so i didn't need any stitches and 2 of...

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When Having Keloids Does Puss Come out of Them?

When Having Keloids Does Puss Come out of Them?

My Dermatologist Gave Me Scaraway Silicone Gel for Discolored Skin on my Face How Soon Will Discoloration Go Away?

Discoloration occured as a result of allergic reaction, i was given corticosteroid cream which diminished the itching but the redness remained. now...

Had Traditional C02 Resurfacing For A Depressed Facial Scar, What Else Can I Do?

I had C02 resurfacing done on a slightly depressed cheek facial surgical scar in the fall, with moderate to good results. I was wondering if this was...

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Will the Scar or Hole Go Away if I Remove my Nose Piercing After 6 Days of Getting It Pierced and Using a Scar Cream or Gel?

I removed my nose piercing after 6 days of getting it pierced.it was not infected or anything.i just want to know will the hole close because i took...

How Long Will It Take for my Facial Scar to Fade?

I had a scar revision a year ago. The scar is still indented and red. Will it ever become unindented and how long will it take to fade. The scar is...

Spleen/Tail of Pancreas Removed Due To Rare Cancer. Had Scar Revision, but Would Like Another? (photo)

I had my spleen and tail of pancreas removed due to rare cancer 18 yrs ago by military docs. The scar developed a ledge for lack of a better word and...

Can Keloid Turn into Lupus?

I have keliod that are now very painful -- i have have steriod injection ant hat makes the pain so unbearable ,,,,is lupus and keliods related in anyway?

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I Had a Cortisone Injection Today That Looks Like He Entered It Beside the Scar Not Directly on It is This Ok? (photo)

I have a small raised scar that has bothered me for some time now. I used a bleaching cream for only 2 days but area became red and looked worse. I...

If Your Thryoidectmoy Scar is Infected , What is in the Shot That Gets Injected into Scar Line?

I had a thyroidectomy in november. Two months ago my scar turned red , sore and puffy. I went to my doctor today and he gave me a series of shots into...

Did Antiseptic Burn my Skin?

I was treating razor bumps and left it wrapped over night woke up felt burning sensation no pain but skin appeared black as if the antiseptic (...

What is the Best Treatment for a Botched Up Belly Button Without a Tummy Tuck? (photo)

I recently had my belly button fixed due to a belly ring scar and am not happy with the results. I was hoping to have some kind of hood on the top of...