Best Hypertrophic Scar Treatment?

July 23, 2009
Asked By:nYc91 in NEW YORK

Basically, 2 years ago, I was playing football with friends, fell bad, and got this really bad "cut/gash" on my knee.It eventually turned into a hypertrophic scar, and since then, I have gotten a number of hypertrophic scars on my body (2 small ones on my chest, 1 near my elbow, and the 1 on the knee).Before this, I have never gotten a hypertrophic scar so its confusing. Basically, I would like to know the best way to treat these scars. I've heard the steroid injections are effective? Any creams (mederma, vitamin E pills) etc.?

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November 25, 2017

Answer: Hypertrophic scars and keloid treatment

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November 25, 2017

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November 4, 2017

Answer: Scar removal

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Cameron Chesnut, MD, FAAD, FACMSDermatologic Surgeon, Board Certified in Dermatology
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November 4, 2017

Answer: Scar removal

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October 18, 2016

Answer: Hypertrophic scars have many great treatment options

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October 18, 2016

Answer: Hypertrophic scars have many great treatment options

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January 5, 2018

Answer: Scar treatment options

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June 17, 2015

Answer: Combo therapy best for hypertrophic scars

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Answer: Combo therapy best for hypertrophic scars

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