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Medical Conditions - Hypertrophic Scar

A hypertrophic scar is a thick scar developing on the skin followed by skin trauma, burns, and surgical incisions. The first line of treatment is corticosteroid injections. The other treatments are surgery, laser therapy, and freezing.

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What is the best treatment for my persistent raised scar?

Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I understand your concern. A raised scar that has been present since a long time is most likely either a hypertrophic scar or a keloid.

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Dr. Misha Saghir

Dr. Misha Saghir

I have acne scars despite medications. What else can help me?

Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I understand your concern. Thank you so much for sharing your detailed history and photos (the attachments were removed to protect the patient's identity).

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Dr. Misha Saghir

Dr. Misha Saghir

Are skin hives, itchiness, and redness after two days of getting a henna tattoo a sign of hypertrophic scarring?

Hello, I appreciate you signing up on icliniq. You now have exclusive access to expert medical opinion. I read your query and understand your concern.

How should manage skin overgrowth after a trimming injury?

Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I understand your concern.

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Dr. Misha Saghir

Dr. Misha Saghir

How can I confirm my scar as a keloid or hypertrophic?

Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I can understand your concern. I am sorry about your medical condition, and I am glad that you are paying attention to changes in your body system.

What is the non-invasive treatment for raised incision scar?

Hello,Welcome to icliniq.com.I went through your query and understood your concern.It seems you have a keloid. It is due to excessive fibrous tissue, which can happen to anyone.

Is there a risk of hypertrophic scarring in children?

Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. Your son has a post-burn hypertrophic scar over the submandibular region. This type of scar often forms after a burn injury as the skin heals and produces extra collagen.

I'm 19. How can I treat the hypertrophic scar on my hand?

Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I understand how distressing these skin changes can be, especially considering the history of excessive handwashing, use of low-quality soaps, and self-injury.

Is a penile skin tag-like mass normal after circumcision?

Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I read your query and can understand your concern.

Why does the skin remain raised, stiff, and itchy after recovering from burn?

Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I understand your concern. I reviewed the image (attachment removed to protect the patient's identity). The image depicts a hypertrophic scar.

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