Pain In Old Scar Tissue- 145 Questions Answered

I had a perianal abscess drainage surgery in June. I then had a fistuletomy with internal lateral sphincterotomy. The fistuletomy wound is healing slowly and is not very painful, but the scar tissue formed from perianal abscess surgery is still painful occasionally. A week back, I visited my doctor, who examined and confirmed everything is normal a

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Dr. Ranjeesh vuppay Laparoscopic Surgeon | Hyderabad

Get a perianal usg done when u r in pain there may be residual abscess . ... Read More

I suffered burn on my left chest when I was 3 yrs Old. Boiling Water fell on my chest. Now I am 18 and I have irritation on the burn scar. As the cloth rubs on the scar at the end of the day it is irritated, tender and sometimes a dull stabbing pain occurs. It gets irritated and then hurts. I apply aloe Vera gel and it cools down but as the gel dri

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Dr. Prof. C.R.V.Narasimhalu Dermatologist | Chennai

Probably hypertrophic scar.... Please send photos for accurate diagnosis and treatment.. Consult privately for detailed information and prescription. ... Read More

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What is the difference between scar tissue and hernia?How to check hernia or scar tissue at home? What type of treatment for both?

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Dr. Prantik Chowdhury General Surgeon | Kolkata

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These bear no resemblance and causative factors are very diff too. It is difficult to explain such things this way. ... Read More

I have scar tissue near the entrance of my vagina. I once had warts treated near the area. I'd it possible that I'm scarred from warts. It's quite a fleshy scar. My nurse witnessed it during a smear.

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Dr. Abdul Munnon Durrani Urological Surgeon | Delhi

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see a gynae ... Read More

Hi Dr.I have my laproscopic golbludder operation in the month of Nov.After that I have some infection on the surgery point.So have to go through dressing for 1 month.After that I have some stiffness over the belly button, when I take rest everything is normal,but when I stand I feel some stiffness over the belly button.My Dr(Mahesh Chickchinnapa, A

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Dr. Pandian General Surgeon | Kanchipuram

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It can go for hernia (27% according to the medical journals) Cancer chances is less likely ... Read More

Hello doctor..? i have self harm scars which have formed tissues and some have deep layer of skin.Please suggest some remedy in removing the tissues from the scars and also the deep layer ..I am getting and I have only 5 months to make them fade away. please help.

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Dr. Shaurya Rohatgi Dermatologist | Mumbai

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Laser treatment can help you. Please call and visit my clinic for proper examination and treatment. ... Read More

I've developed a scar tissue on back of the palm on both hands since of the past 5-6 years. I've tried several home remedies to no avail.

Asked for Male, 19 Years 126 Views v

Dr. Trupti D Agarwal Dermatologist | Mumbai

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My question is does the hair really grow thorugh scar tissue which i got from comsetic surgery in a hair bearin zone on face I m looking frwrd to get transplant to camouflage it

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Dr. Rashmi Aderao Dermatologist | Pune

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Yes. Transplant on scar tissue works well to hide it. Density will be little less than surrounding normal skin as scar tissue doesn't have much blood supply. First session helps to improve scar tissue ... Read More

My epostiomy stitches hv healed but it pain on touch. i feel thick nd tight wen i touch it. i think it is pulling my vagina nd anus muscles. what shuld i do. its 16 months post delivery

Asked for Female, 34 Years 49 Views v

Dr. Lavina Batra Gynecologist | Pune

Pls connect for online consultation and advice ... Read More

Doctor, I Had Keratoconjunctivitis. Due To This, Small White Spots Developed in My Cornea. Doctor Told Me To Use A Lubricant Eye Gel Called "Hylo Gel" For The Spots. After Using The Drop Approximately 7-10 Months, My Doctors Told Me That Many Spots Are Faint Now. He Told Me To Continue The Gel And Also Told Me That The Spot Will Go Away But It Will

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Dr. Vaibhev Mittal Ophthalmologist/ Eye Surgeon | Sangrur

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Hello.. You need to have knowledge of cornea, wound healing... Please don't complicate issues for you. Please don't panic or get anxious by these scars. Take treatment as advised by your ophthalmol ... Read More

I have a 10-year-old scar from a blade cut on my forearm. The scar is fully healed but still visible — it appears slightly raised, light in color, photo enclosed. I’d like to explore options to reduce its appearance. Are there effective treatments for such old scars? Can topical treatments, laser therapy, or microneedling help at this stage? Kindly

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Dr. Prof. C.R.V.Narasimhalu Dermatologist | Chennai

Undergo fraxel laser resurfacing therapy.. otherwise few creams also available...for detailed prescription do direct online consultation by sending photos. ... Read More

I have scar tissue near penis gland worsened by friction excessive mustrabation it make tight skin ring when pull forward in flacid penis and cannot move forward when errected suggest me some topical cream or medications plsss help me sir

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Dr. Aditya Prasad Padhy Urologist | Bhubaneswar

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I have an old accident scar on my face that's become quite noticeable. Are there any over-the-counter creams that can help reduce its appearance?

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Dr. Akanksha Verma Cosmetologist | Lucknow

Every skin type is different but when it comes to scar cream which are available over the counter can reduce scar darkness to some extent but if you will consult to your doctor they will advise you to ... Read More

I am adding pics of 20 yr old burn scar which treatment is best for recovery of scar that is laser or skin grafting

Asked for Female, 24 Years 384 Views v

Dr. Palak Deshmukh Dermatologist | Pune

Fractional co2 laser treatment. ... Read More

There is a big scar on my face below my left eye It is 20years old scar one of the doctor suggested z plasty surgery but he again has confusion either it will heel or not ...is there possible to not heel...what to do for scar

Asked for Male, 22 Years 49 Views v

Dr. Raut Supriya Devidas Dermatologist | Hyderabad

No need to worry Definitive Treatment available with very good results Kindly take online consultation. ... Read More

Please suggest any medicine to remove old acne scars.. I have old acne marks on my face.. Please suggest any oitment to remove it

Asked for Female, 26 Years 133 Views v

Dr. Arpita Dermatologist | Ahmedabad

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 ... Read More

My son has scar on nose and face. Can we use scar cream? The nose scar 2yr old and face scar is 1 month old. Thanks you.

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Dr. Prof. C.R.V.Narasimhalu Dermatologist | Chennai

Treatment depends on the type of scar... for accurate diagnosis and information do direct online consultation with photos ... Read More

Developed granulation tissue in perenium 6 weeks after episiotomy healed. However internal swelling persists in episiotomy area and experiencing burning, stinging pain while and after passing motion. Sitz bath gives temporary relief. Unable to sit for more than 15min. Fibre supplements were taken however no much relief seen. What else can be done f

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Dr. Vijaya Gupta Gynecologist | Chandigarh

Cauterization of granulation tissue ... Read More

It's a 7 years old scar blade cut. I have attached a photo please let me know if mederma or bio oil is good for me or some other medicine. But I don't want to do laser treatment. And it's depressed not raised as its old scar.

Asked for Female, 23 Years 224 Views v

Dr. Komal Ramteke Dermatologist | Mumbai

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Consult online with me for detailed prescription and guidance. ... Read More

Bio oil or mederma? Which one is good for old scar blade cut? Please suggest me. I don't want laser treatment as I'm scared of that. I want cream or oil that's it.

Asked for Female, 23 Years 287 Views v

Dr. Prof. C.R.V.Narasimhalu Dermatologist | Chennai

Undergo fraxel laser resurfacing therapy.. otherwise few creams also available...for detailed prescription do direct online consultation by sending photos. ... Read More

I'm really worried about my 7 year old scar which I need to remove and make it less visible as I need to go for a cabin crew interview please suggest me the cream.

Asked for Female, 23 Years 299 Views v

Dr. Prof. C.R.V.Narasimhalu Dermatologist | Chennai

Undergo fraxel laser resurfacing therapy.. otherwise few creams also available...for detailed prescription do direct online consultation by sending photos. ... Read More

I have 4 years old cut scars on my foot because of an accident... i want to remove that scars...help me to find a best ointment to treat that scars

Asked for Female, 19 Years 104 Views v

Dr. Prof. C.R.V.Narasimhalu Dermatologist | Chennai

Undergo fraxel laser resurfacing therapy.. otherwise few creams also available...for detailed prescription do direct online consultation by sending photos. ... Read More

I cut my hand long back. There is scar on my hand. I want to get rid of it. Please suggest me if there is any way to get rid of it.

Asked for Female, 24 Years 193 Views v

Dr. Yawar Nissar Plastic Surgeon | Srinagar

Kindly consult online with relevant photographs for proper diagnosis and treatment ... Read More

I have a burn scar over my right thigh. It's a three year old scar. The skin is slightly elevated in texture in form of lines with hyper pigmentation. The skin has potential to heal as the scar is gradually fading away and the elevated skin texture is also getting flat over the time period. Can anybody suggest me the proper treatment for the fa

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Asked for Female, 23 Years 107 Views v

Dr. Yawar Nissar Plastic Surgeon | Srinagar

Kindly consult online for proper diagnosis and treatment ... Read More

Hii am 27 year old female I am having a problem of white tissue in my urine everytime I pee with no burning sensation and pain and am not pregnant

Asked for Female, 25 Years 1416 Views v

Dr. Mahendra Sharma Urologist | Delhi

Need to do some test, for that please consult a urologist. ... Read More

How should I Get rid of A burn scar on my thigh, I got it a year back and it's visible and looks bad, thanks

Asked for Female, 27 Years 109 Views v

Dr. Prof. C.R.V.Narasimhalu Dermatologist | Chennai

Undergo fraxel laser resurfacing therapy.. otherwise few creams also available...for detailed prescription do direct online consultation by sending photos. ... Read More

From past 3-4 days I'm experiencing pain in the right side chest tissues/muscle, almost towards the center of the chest. The pain feels like a muscle tear or sprain or twisted nerve. To observe, right chest part looks slightly swollen. I play cricket sometimes and I didn't get hurt while playing. I don't remember any other activity that might have

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Asked for Male, 24 Years 179 Views v

Dr. R. K. Porwal General Physician | Lucknow

Probably stretching of muscles while playing or exposure to cold is causing pain. ... Read More

I had fistula surgery 3 month ago..the wound is completely healed but since last 3 days I feel pain on the scar..is this normal?

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Dr. Mohammed Jameel Ahmed General Surgeon | Nagpur

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Likely the scar mighhtt be inflamed Try some treatment if no improvement or persistent problem visit a Surgeon Tab Augmentin 625 mg thrice daily for 5 Tab ZerodolSP twice daily for 5 Tab pantaprazole ... Read More

I have Avery old head injuries from an accident about 30 years back. I got stitches on both the injuries ( forehead and back of head) suddenly now there is swelling and pain on both the scars. Why is this happening after so many years?

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Dr. Pranjal Pandey Neurosurgeon | Noida

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It's not likely that it's related to the trauma. It's scar tissue, it won't have swelling or pain unless it is infected. I don't think it is related to your trauma. ... Read More

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 ?

Asked for Male, 28 Years 448 Views v

Dr. Praveen Kumar Raju Dermatologist | Hyderabad

Very minimal. Take online consultation ....send pictures of that area....for treatment and precautions ... Read More

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What is the difference between scar tissue and hernia?How to check hernia or scar tissue at home? What type of treatment for both?

I have scar tissue near the entrance of my vagina. I once had warts treated near the area. I'd it possible that I'm scarred from warts. It's quite a fleshy scar. My nurse witnessed it during a smear.

Hello doctor..? i have self harm scars which have formed tissues and some have deep layer of skin.Please suggest some remedy in removing the tissues from the scars and also the deep layer ..I am getting and I have only 5 months to make them fade away. please help.

I've developed a scar tissue on back of the palm on both hands since of the past 5-6 years. I've tried several home remedies to no avail.

My question is does the hair really grow thorugh scar tissue which i got from comsetic surgery in a hair bearin zone on face I m looking frwrd to get transplant to camouflage it

My epostiomy stitches hv healed but it pain on touch. i feel thick nd tight wen i touch it. i think it is pulling my vagina nd anus muscles. what shuld i do. its 16 months post delivery

I have scar tissue near penis gland worsened by friction excessive mustrabation it make tight skin ring when pull forward in flacid penis and cannot move forward when errected suggest me some topical cream or medications plsss help me sir

I have an old accident scar on my face that's become quite noticeable. Are there any over-the-counter creams that can help reduce its appearance?

I am adding pics of 20 yr old burn scar which treatment is best for recovery of scar that is laser or skin grafting

There is a big scar on my face below my left eye It is 20years old scar one of the doctor suggested z plasty surgery but he again has confusion either it will heel or not ...is there possible to not heel...what to do for scar

Please suggest any medicine to remove old acne scars.. I have old acne marks on my face.. Please suggest any oitment to remove it

My son has scar on nose and face. Can we use scar cream? The nose scar 2yr old and face scar is 1 month old. Thanks you.

It's a 7 years old scar blade cut. I have attached a photo please let me know if mederma or bio oil is good for me or some other medicine. But I don't want to do laser treatment. And it's depressed not raised as its old scar.

Bio oil or mederma? Which one is good for old scar blade cut? Please suggest me. I don't want laser treatment as I'm scared of that. I want cream or oil that's it.

I'm really worried about my 7 year old scar which I need to remove and make it less visible as I need to go for a cabin crew interview please suggest me the cream.

I have 4 years old cut scars on my foot because of an accident... i want to remove that scars...help me to find a best ointment to treat that scars

I cut my hand long back. There is scar on my hand. I want to get rid of it. Please suggest me if there is any way to get rid of it.

Hii am 27 year old female I am having a problem of white tissue in my urine everytime I pee with no burning sensation and pain and am not pregnant

How should I Get rid of A burn scar on my thigh, I got it a year back and it's visible and looks bad, thanks

I had fistula surgery 3 month ago..the wound is completely healed but since last 3 days I feel pain on the scar..is this normal?

I have Avery old head injuries from an accident about 30 years back. I got stitches on both the injuries ( forehead and back of head) suddenly now there is swelling and pain on both the scars. Why is this happening after so many years?

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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