I fell off my bicycle years ago and developed a scar on my knuckle. I started picking and even biting it and it now looks horrible. It is an inflated lump that resembles a strange wort. I have seen a dermatologist and they gave me a cream calling it a "triscoptic scar" or something. The cream would peel off a layer so I was to use only a little at a time. It stung so I quit. What type of doctor handles this and can I get surgery to remove it? It is on my engagement hand and I need quick results.
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There is no definitive answer on whether to use a dermatologist or plastic surgeon. The surgeon who performed your surgery should be the first resource. If he/she is unable to help then the physician you choose should be experienced, expert, and understanding/caring of your needs/objectives...
Correction of a traumatic scar underneath the eyebrow or near the margin requires a reconstructive procedure to bring the scar closer to the eyebrow margin or to better hide the scar in the brow hairs. This is typically a procedure that can be done under local anesthesia with minimum downtime....
Scar revision is often successful for enlarged scars near the belly button. The key is a plastic surgical closure and optimal scar management afterwards. See link below for more details.
