This is day six after a punch excision. I am concerned about scarring. I use peroxide on the site and put Vaseline on every day and cover with bandage. I have experienced no pain and little issue, but this morning I did not a small trace of blood. This is day 6. Stitches to be cut out in three days. Should I see the doc before then?
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Answer: Punch Biopsy - Wound Healing; silicone based scar gels with growth factors
Hello 'kirakat', thanks for your question. There are several options for scar therapy. The initial management up to a full year is massage the scar, avoid sun exposure, biocorneum cream, chemical peels, and occasionally steroid injections if the scar is thick or raised. The next option is CO...
I have done punch excision and TCA cross. This might help you to a degree and that's possible. It's also possible that you may not get as much of a result from these. TCA cross can be a long recovery and sometimes it's hard to control. Sometimes you can get worsening of your scars. Punch...
2mm punch excisions should not be indented, I suggest posting photos and see a cosmetic dermatologist who specializes in scars. This can be treated with revision surgery, subcision, and/or lasers -- massage or creams will not help. Best, Dr. Emer.