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Do scar gel work on old keloids ?
Do scar gel work ? Do they flatten and reduce the scar colour ? I have some new keloids which are just started and one 8 year old keloid.
Will scar gel work ?
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Very minimal. Take online consultation ....send pictures of that area....for treatment and precautions
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Only reduction to certain extent.....Do direct private online consultation for detailed prescription by sending photos.
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Usually not. Combination with intralesional radiofrequency or steroids are needed
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Scar gel don't work for old scars more than 6- 8 months. So better to consult a Skin specialist or plastic surgeon. He will give you multiple sittings intralesional injections depending on the size & consistency of keloid.
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