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Can kenalog injection be used to treat strip scar camouflaged using FUE?

My strip scar is elevated, and I plan to fix it with kenalog injection. However, I fear cortisone injection can cause loss of transplanted hair on the scar.

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July 21st, 2016

Kenalog and scars

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Yes, a series of Kenalog injections can reduce the strip scars if they are hypertrophic or keloid.   There might be a possibility that the steroid my result in loss of graphs all be it a small possibility. 
Parsa Mohebi, MD


Beverly Hills Hair Restoration Surgeon
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July 14th, 2016

Kenalog injection is a corticosteroid injection. It does not make the width of the scar smaller. It is used to flatten

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Kenalog injection is a corticosteroid injection.  It does not make the width of the scar smaller.  It is used to flatten raised scars.

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Jae Pak, MD

Jae Pak, MD
Los Angeles Hair Restoration Surgeon
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July 6th, 2016

Kenalog for raised scars

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Kenalog can sometimes trigger a telogen effluvium or shedding of hairs but it is not common. The main effective is to flatten the scar. 

Jeff Donovan, MD, PhD
Vancouver Dermatologist

July 5th, 2016

Use of Kenelog

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The use f Kenelog on elevated scars can reduce the elevation. It often takes multiple injections over months separation, It should not impact the FUE grafts in the scar, but that is nevertheless a risk
William Rassman, MD

William Rassman, MD
Los Angeles Hair Restoration Surgeon
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