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How To Treat Scar On Left Side Of Head Caused After Injury?

Hello, I ve a 24year-old scar on the left top side of my head. 12 stitches there all those years ago after being hit by a cricket bat in the head. Over the last month I ve noticed the area is a little sore. I had a lump of what appeared to be dry skin there and thought maybe just dandruff or something but it s not going away. Any ideas?
Tue, 8 Dec 2020
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Hi,

Changes in a 24 year old scar is a dangerous symptom unless proved. The probabilities area as one of the following:
- Development of cancer is a scar is a known thing
- Biopsy of such an area is a must
- Consult a dermatologist or a general surgeon for clinical evaluation
- CT scan of the skull bone is also a must
- Once you get a biopsy report it will decide the further course of management
Removal of a scar / cancer on scalp needs a large rotation flap or full thickness skin grafting. Be prepared for the results and get operated asap.

Take care. Hope I have answered your question. Let me know if I can assist you further.

Regards,
Dr. T. Chandrakant, General Surgeon
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How To Treat Scar On Left Side Of Head Caused After Injury?

Hi, Changes in a 24 year old scar is a dangerous symptom unless proved. The probabilities area as one of the following: - Development of cancer is a scar is a known thing - Biopsy of such an area is a must - Consult a dermatologist or a general surgeon for clinical evaluation - CT scan of the skull bone is also a must - Once you get a biopsy report it will decide the further course of management Removal of a scar / cancer on scalp needs a large rotation flap or full thickness skin grafting. Be prepared for the results and get operated asap. Take care. Hope I have answered your question. Let me know if I can assist you further. Regards, Dr. T. Chandrakant, General Surgeon