Q. What treatment can be had for scratch marks in a 4-year-old?
Answered by Dr. Kakkar S and medically reviewed by iCliniq medical review team.
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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.
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Dr. Kakkar S
MBBS., MD
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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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?
Dr. Kakkar S
MBBS., MD
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.
- It should go away completely with time.
Regards.
For more information consult a dermatologist online --> https://www.icliniq.com/ask-a-doctor-online/dermatologist
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