new knee

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shevvy
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by shevvy on Fri May 19, 2017 8:25 am

new knee

i had a knee replacement 4 years ago, as i have really dry skin the scar keeps flaking over with dry skin, can i stop this?

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Mr Ioannis Goutos
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by Mr Ioannis Goutos on Tue May 23, 2017 3:06 pm

Re: new knee

I suspect your scar is either hypertrophic-raised, lumpy, itchy or/and unstable (prone to breaking down).

There are a number of options including:
a) Moisturise with cold cream/ointment/oil (product kept in fridge)
b) Massage with firm circular movements 3-4 times a day
c) Consider steroid injections/tapes, silicone gel/tapes

Best regards,
Mr Ioannis Goutos
FRCSEd(Plast), MSc Burn Care

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