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Suggest Remedy For Raised Spot At Stitch Site After Injury
Question: Hi,
I am a 26yr old from XXXXXXX Three weeks back I met with one accident which caused an injury to my head. For that I was required to do stitch and that has given birth to one round spot in the center of my forehead. I don't want to continue with the same forever. How is it possible to remove the spot ? It is causing a negative image to my personality. Please tell me how is it possible to remove the spot.
I am a 26yr old from XXXXXXX Three weeks back I met with one accident which caused an injury to my head. For that I was required to do stitch and that has given birth to one round spot in the center of my forehead. I don't want to continue with the same forever. How is it possible to remove the spot ? It is causing a negative image to my personality. Please tell me how is it possible to remove the spot.
Brief Answer:
Cosmetic procedures like Laser therapy will give prompt results.
Detailed Answer:
Hi Sir,
I understand your query and symptoms.
If it is just a spot or slight color change,you need not worry you can apply creams like Hydroxyquinone and Tretinoin,Mederma cream thrice daily.
Note:These drugs should be taken under strict prescription of your doctor.
I also advise you to apply Sunscreen lotion one hour before exposure to sun.
Drink plenty of water and fruit juices daily to maintain good body tone.
Cosmetic procedures like chemical peel, laser depigmentation and Cryotherapy will be very much useful.
Post your further queries if any,
Thank you.
Cosmetic procedures like Laser therapy will give prompt results.
Detailed Answer:
Hi Sir,
I understand your query and symptoms.
If it is just a spot or slight color change,you need not worry you can apply creams like Hydroxyquinone and Tretinoin,Mederma cream thrice daily.
Note:These drugs should be taken under strict prescription of your doctor.
I also advise you to apply Sunscreen lotion one hour before exposure to sun.
Drink plenty of water and fruit juices daily to maintain good body tone.
Cosmetic procedures like chemical peel, laser depigmentation and Cryotherapy will be very much useful.
Post your further queries if any,
Thank you.
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Vinay Bhardwaj
Presently I am applying one ointment after cutting the stitch and it is since last 1 week. now can I apply mederma ?
Brief Answer:
Yes you can apply Mederma
Detailed Answer:
Hi Sir.
I understand your concern.
Yes you can apply the oint Mederma ,
This has excellent activity to prevent scarring post stitches,
You need to apply it thrice a day for quick results.
Thank you.
Yes you can apply Mederma
Detailed Answer:
Hi Sir.
I understand your concern.
Yes you can apply the oint Mederma ,
This has excellent activity to prevent scarring post stitches,
You need to apply it thrice a day for quick results.
Thank you.
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Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
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