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My husband has got a scar on chest. What is it?

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Hi doctor,

My husband has got a scar on his chest following a pimple. Now, I feel that the size of the scar has become bigger than it was before. It is not painful, but he feels itchy sometimes. He has the scar for around three years now. He has a family history of keloid in his maternal grandmother and vitiligo in his maternal great grandmother. He was also treated for initial stage of vitiligo and got cured. I have attached the image. Please have a look. Thank you.
Answered by Dr. Danej Mangesh Baliram

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Dr. Danej Mangesh Baliram is a certified Cardiologist. He completed his MBBS from Maharastra University of Health Sciences in 2007. He studied MD in General Medicine from Maharastra University of Health Sciences in 2010. Later, he studied DNB in Cardiology from the National Board of Examinations, New Delhi in 2015. He is well-trained in diagnosing, treating, and preventing diseases of the blood vessels and heart. He is currently practicing at Jupiter Hospital in Pune and has 17 years of clinical experience.

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Hi,

Welcome to icliniq.com. The symptoms you described, such as pain, itching, and increased sensations, suggest the possibility of a keloid. For treatment, the primary approach involves local injections of steroid, specifically Triamcinolone. In cases where resistance is encountered, a combination of Triamcinolone and 5-Fluorouracil may be used. These injections are typically administered on a monthly basis, with the frequency adjusted based on the individual's response to the treatment. It's important to seek medical evaluation and advice for proper management and to ensure the most effective outcome in addressing the keloid.

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Published At August 25, 2016
Reviewed At July 26, 2023

Education:

MBBS

Professional Bio:

Dr. Danej Mangesh Baliram is a certified Cardiologist. He completed his MBBS from Maharastra University of Health Sciences in 2007. He studied MD in General Medicine from Maharastra University of Health Sciences in 2010. Later, he studied DNB in Cardiology from the National Board of Examinations, New Delhi in 2015. He is well-trained in diagnosing, treating, and preventing diseases of the blood vessels and heart. He is currently practicing at Jupiter Hospital in Pune and has 17 years of clinical experience.

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Education:

MBBS

Professional Bio:

Dr. Danej Mangesh Baliram is a certified Cardiologist. He completed his MBBS from Maharastra University of Health Sciences in 2007. He studied MD in General Medicine from Maharastra University of Health Sciences in 2010. Later, he studied DNB in Cardiology from the National Board of Examinations, New Delhi in 2015. He is well-trained in diagnosing, treating, and preventing diseases of the blood vessels and heart. He is currently practicing at Jupiter Hospital in Pune and has 17 years of clinical experience.

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