Can I get more opinions about using Advantan cream 0.1% on scars. Thanks.
A steroid cream applied topically can help with some scars. If the scar is hypertrophic or large there are many other options: injections with steroids and/or 5-FU and lasers. A picture of the scar would be helpful.
It would be very helpful to have a photo of the scar in question. Whether or not it could be treated topically depends on how it looks. In general, I use topical silicone stickers or silicone cream, and if I am going to use steroids, it will be an injection into the scar. I question whether or not topical steroid cream will penetrate into the scar sufficiently. Steroids can have unwanted side effects, so these must be considered. Another possibility is scar revision in the office. Really, without photos it is too difficult to guess. Post some photos and we might be able to give a better idea.Best of luck!Dr. SubbioBoard-Certified Plastic SurgeonNewtown Square/Philadelphia, PA
