Q. What treatment can be had for scratch marks in a 4-year-old?

Creator: Dr. Kakkar
Published: 2018-05-14T16:30:22-04:00

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Dr. Kakkar

and medically reviewed by iCliniq medical review team.

Published on May 14, 2018

Patient's Query

Hello doctor,

My daughter who is 4 years old had got a scratch mark three months ago. It has left a brown mark. It is a little white in the middle. Is it a scar? Will it go away soon? I have attached few images for your reference.

Answer

Dr. Kakkar

Dermatology HIV/AIDS Specialist Venereology

Hello,

Welcome to icliniq.com.

I have noted your concern and I have viewed the images (attachment removed to protect patient identity).

She has some postinflammatory pigmentary changes at the site of the trauma, that is hyperpigmentation and hypopigmentation. However, there is nothing to worry as this would ultimately disappear.

I suggest you use a moderately potent topical steroid cream like Fluticasone propionate 0.05% or Triamcinolone Acetonide 0.1% cream twice daily for three to four weeks. Consult your specialist doctor, discuss with him or her and take the medicines with their consent.

These need prescription medications and I suggest you talk to your local practitioner regarding the same.

Regards.

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Patient's Query

Thank you doctor,

So this is not a scar? Will it go away for sure and leave no marks? How long do you think it will take to heal?

Answer

Dr. Kakkar

Dermatology HIV/AIDS Specialist Venereology

Hello,

Welcome back to icliniq.com.

Yes, it should improve significantly in about one to three months on regular use of the medication that I suggested. Again, consult your specialist doctor, discuss with him or her and with their consent take the medicines.