Old scars

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bluebutterflies73
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by bluebutterflies73 on Thu May 18, 2017 3:52 pm

Old scars

When a raised old scar itches does this mean its shrinking? Thanks

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Mr Ioannis Goutos
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by Mr Ioannis Goutos on Tue May 23, 2017 8:41 am

Re: Old scars

If the scar is raised and itchy it is most likely hypertrophic or keloidal and would benefit from treatment, which includes silicone, steroids, laser or simple massaging and moisturisation with a cool cream.
Itch shows that the scar is still quite active!

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Mr Ioannis Goutos
FRCSEd(Plast), MSc Burn Care

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