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2025-08-23 05:42:10
Hi I went through limberg flap surgery But I got stiches inside buttock cleft and stiches end is 1.5cm above anal so I got a scar at the end and it's an hypertrophic scar confirmed by my doctor But it's been 4 months after my surgery I feel itching and discomfort so how can I get rid of it and is it expected in every case
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Intially we try for intralesional therapy ...its depends on individual...

Answered2025-08-26 18:05:29

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It is common to have keloid in people with tendency of scarring keloid It is better to consult a general surgeon who can help you in this with intrapersonal triamcinolone preferably and better support

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Don't worry Hypertrophic scar is common in dark skinned individuals ,due to various reasons and is not something to be scared It's due to excess deposited skin healing tissue..in your words excess bricks for enough wall
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Consult General surgeon.. Upon increasing this to keloid..next phase intrapersonal steroids are advised.. excision may be done if discomfort is more and increased size and thickness
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Do not scratch with nails or put unsterile things over the lesion.. Use local emollient like calosoft lotion for local itching sensation..however actual cause to be treated for permanent clearance of problem

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Consult a surgeon or plastic surgeon www.drgandhi.org

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It is expected during healing. You can get intra lesional steroid for hypertrophic scar if needed
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Consult a Plastic Surgeon near you

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