Dr. Sushil Kakkar
Dermatology
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Patient's Query
Hello doctor,
My daughter, who is 4 years old 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 a few images for your reference.
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 about 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.
Patient's Query
Hi,
Thank you for the reply.
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?
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.
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