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Burn scar removal
Hello Doctor,
I have a visible burn scar on my hand caused by a candle and needle. I wrote “AMMA” on my hand. One burn is recent and a similar injury happened last year. It is affecting me emotionally.
Is it possible to reduce or remove this scar?
What treatment options are available?
I have attached a photo for reference. Please advise.
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Of course, there is a way to reduce the scar. You need to use a combination of treatments with scar gels, sheets or laser. But before laser you may need to undergo physically examined.
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consult a dermatosurgeon/plastic surgeon. please consult online
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Silicone gel massage can be done over the scar
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This requires more detailed history and might require intervention
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Kindly consult online for proper treatment
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Specific treatment available for better outcomes
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Kindly do direct online consultations for detailed information
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No need to worry.specific treatment is available.it depends on severity of the disease . Complete medical history is required..
Pls do online consultation with Dermatologist for detailed prescription & guidance.
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Hey there....
This issue looks like it is more than a bit "skin deep". Emotional trauma leading to your doing this to yourself repeatedly and then the emotional issues looking at it and wanting it to be gone both need to be addressed by a qualified psychologist or psychiatrist.
The matter of "removal" of this burn & keloids that appear to be formed is not that straight forward and will need a personal consultation with a Dermatologist or Dermatosurgeon.
Yes, the use of CO2 lasers may be required but it can also be excised and a skin grafting can be done.
Depending on your financial situation this is best addressed by a Plastic surgeon or a Dermatologist.
Creams and agents can be used to camouflage it should cost be an issue.
This will serve the same purpose.
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Avoid handling the area often and consider camouflage creams that can help "mask" this issue in the interim till sorted.
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Dr. Palak Deshmukh
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14 yrs exp
Pune
It seems to be a keloid.
Kindly consult for laser and local injections for management
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Dr. Rahul Trivedi
Dermatology
1 yrs exp
Gulbarga
Looks more of a keloid to me .. need surgical interventions
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Dr. Rashmi Nandwana
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19 yrs exp
Noida
Go for laser treatment.
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Dr. Moin Ahmad Siddiqui
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6 yrs exp
Lucknow
Plastic surgery
Laser treatment
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Dr. Milind Ganesh Jawale
Dermatologist
5 yrs exp
Pune
"Scar Fade they dont heal" unless you excise them
You will need CO2 laser & other rejuvination procedure
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Take appointment with DermatoSurgeon
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do coconut oil massage 2 times a day over that
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