How should manage skin overgrowth after a trimming injury?

Question

Hello doctor,

Two years ago, I got an injury while trimming my vaginal area, where some part of my skin was caught in the trimmer, and now there is overgrown skin there, which does not look good. What should I do?

Kindly help.

Answer 1

Hello,

Welcome to icliniq.com.

I understand your concern.

From your description, what you are dealing with is overgrown scar tissue, such as a skin tag, keloid, hypertrophic scar, or localized fibrous tissue that formed after the injury from the trimmer. When the delicate skin of the vaginal or vulvar area is injured, the healing process can sometimes become overactive, leading to excess skin growth. Because this area has moisture, friction, and a rich blood supply, scars here can look more prominent than scars elsewhere. The good news is that this is usually benign and treatable.

Unfortunately, creams, ointments, or home remedies will not remove overgrown skin once it has formed, especially after two years. Please avoid trying to cut, burn, tie, or treat it yourself, as this can cause bleeding, infection, worsening scarring, or pain. Also, avoid harsh hair removal methods over that area for now, as repeated trauma can make the tissue thicker over time.

The best and safest solution is a simple in-clinic procedure by a dermatologist, such as:

Minor surgical excision.
Radio frequency removal.
Electrocautery.
Laser treatment.

These procedures are usually quick, done under local anesthesia, and leave minimal scarring, especially when performed by a specialist. Recovery is generally smooth, and the cosmetic outcome is much better than leaving it untreated.

However, I would strongly recommend an in-person consultation, as visual examination is key for accurate diagnosis in this area.

I hope you are satisfied with my answer. For further queries, you can consult me at iCliniq.

Thank you.