Do I Have Keloid or Hypertrophic Scar?

I had major surgery about 11 months ago. A  tumor was removed from my pancreas. At the beginning, the scar looked normal, but 2 months after, I...

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Hypertrophic Scarring from Belly Button Piercing

HI, I have my belly button pierced and I have hypertrophic scarring at least I think I do...I've had it for 8 months and I think it's healed,...

Hypertrophic Scar - Silicone Sheets or Laser Treatment?

I had abdominal surgery 2 years ago to remove cysts & left with 8cm scar. Tried all different oilment,scar cream 6 months after surgery.Tried the...

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Is This an Early Hypertrophic Scar?

I had a thyroglossal cyst removed a week and a half ago, and i'm afraid this is a hypertrophic scar forming on my neck. it's still early in...

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5 Yr Old Daughter w/ Hypertrophic Scar on Forehead

My 5 yrs old daughter met with an accident 5 months ago, she had a cut on her forehead,now its healing but leaving a big bit hypertrophic scar, i am...

Help for a Black Male with Surgery Scar Discoloration on Neck

May of 2008, I was involved in an incident that nearly claimed my life. The doctors had to make an incision across my neck. The surgery scar was fine...

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How Do I Prevent a Hypertrophic Scar from Forming?

I had a 5mm-long 4mm-deep cut on my chin 4 days ago.Already have a hypertrophic scar on my chin from a similar cut, so now using Mederma and Dermatrix...

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I Have Used Kelokote for Hypertrophic Scar on Forearm but Didnt Work Wat 2 Do Now Its Been 3 Months

Im female, 22 years of age , i have got cut on my forearm with blade its been 3 months now,it have emerged into hypertrophic scar,i have used kelokote...

Will Ultrasound Help Soften Scar Tissue?

Will ultrasound (as used by Physical Therapists) help soften scar tissue? As in a hypertropic or surgical scar? If so how often is good to use it?

What Can Be Done About a Hypertrophic, Bright Red Scar That I've Had for Years?

I had a mole on my neck removed when I was 16 and the result was a bright red, bulging hypertrophic scar. 2 years later I had the scar surgically...

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What happens if I Cut out my Hypertrophic Scar?

If i cut out my hypertrophic scar and stitch it again with trychiphytic closure, and apply silicone gel and sheet while its still healing , do you...

How to Minimize a Hypertrophic Scar on the Nose of a 1 Yr. Old?

The scar is currently 5 months old.

I Have a 7 Year Old Scar on my Leg and It's Gotten Larger and Not Gone Away-help?

When I was about 13 or 14 I had an accident while shaving.It resulted in a vampire like scar,two cuts on my leg, like a figure eight.Over the...

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Timing To Use Creams & Injections for Keloids or Hypertrophic Scars in a Face Lift Around the Ears? (photo)

How Long After Surgery Should I Wait to Use Creams & Injections for Keloids or Hypertrophic Scars in a Face Lift Around the Ears

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I Have a Hypertrophic Scar from a C Section 2 Years Ago, Can Isotretinoin Worsen the Scar?

I am 35 and I had a csection a little over 2 years, my scar is horrible, thick and red, I also had mild acne all my life which was controlled when I...

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How to Get Ride of Hypertrophic Scar from Mole Removal? (photo)

I had moles on my stomach removed 6 mths ago at a med spa with a suprafector which burnt them off. there now unsightly what can I do! Or will they go...

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Severe Scarring on Nose from Herpes Zoster Solution? (photo)

4 months ago , i was diagnosed with herpes zoster , now the infection is gone , i fear very very very severe scarring on my face , specially my nose ,...

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I Have Flattened Hypertrophic Scars Which Are Still Red. How Do I Get Rid of the Hyperpigmentation?

They are fairly flat and some are even with the rest of my skin tone, however the redness of some of them remains to be a problem. I have tried a...

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...

Can Fraxel Repair Hypotropic Scars?

My scars are white, flat, and mostly on my shins from injuries.

Scars After Face/Neck Lift. What Can I Do?

I have very bad scars (hypertropic) and also very long scars on my neck after face lift and neck lift.my surgeon has now cut out old scars but new...

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Little Response for Red Scars From TCA Peel. What Else Can I Try?

I have had 10 V beam treatments (6 Perfecta) on my lower arms for red, hypertrophic scars due to a TCA peel where I was burned. I have had little...

Skin Grafts to Replace Hypetrophic Scars? (photo)

I had a tattoo excision performed on my forearm. The resulting scar turned hypetrophic and turned out to be much worse than I had ever expected or was...

Fluorouracil 5-FU Injection? Doctor Referral?

Why is it so hard to find a doctor/derm/ps that offers this for hypertrophic scars? I contemplating on buying it online and injecting it myself...

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Can a Cortisone Shot Permanently Work to Keep Hypertrophic Scars from Re-occurring?

Can a Cortisone Shot Permanently Work to Keep Hypertrophic Scars from Re-occurring?