What can I do to relieve itching under skin where I had basal cell removed? It's driving me crazy! (Photo)

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Raffy Karamanoukian, MD, FACS · Answer

Moh’s surgery on the face often requires surgical repair and reconstruction to reapproximate the skin edges. Flaps or direct closure techniques are used. It is important that you optimize scar healing during this phase in order to reduce longterm scars. For red scars, we use Vbeam laser, followed by fractional laser for scar topography and contour. We recommend Plato’s Scar Serum twice daily for the immediate postoperative period. Fractional laser is safe for scar laser therapy. 
There are treatments for swelling and edema of the scars. If there is residual sutures or edema, we advise you to follow a scar treatment protocol that can minimize the time to recovery. Our office specializes in scar revisions for Moh’s surgery. 
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Dr. Karamanoukian
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John Louis Ratz, MD · Answer

You should ask the question of your Mohs surgeon. But if this option doesn't work, apply a small amount of 1% hydrocortisone cream rubbed in well 3 times a day. If this doesn't work, you may be experiencing paresthesias (nerves embedded in scar causing the sensation). These can be alleviated by injections of steroid into the scar.         jlr

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