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I Have A Scar About 1cm In Diameter. Should I Be Concerned ?
I have a scar about 1cm in diameter (lenticular in shape) and it looks as though it has fluid under it. (The scar was as a result of a water bottle burn, that occured about 4 months ago). It looks as though some blood vessels are forming (at least 6). The scar is slightly pink in colour and it swells up and down in size, but more recently is beginning to hurt a little under pressure . What has caused it ? Can this be fixed ? Should I be concerned ? I am a 32 year old female.
Mon, 22 Aug 2011
Hello.
Thanks for writing to us.
From your description it seems that you have developed a keloid from the scar. Applying a hydrocortisone cream might help you upto some extent. If there is no relief, then steroid injections locally might help. Surgical removal of the scar is the last option.
I hope this information has been both informative and helpful for you.
Regards,
Dr. Rakhi Tayal
drtayalrakhi@gmail.com
Thanks for writing to us.
From your description it seems that you have developed a keloid from the scar. Applying a hydrocortisone cream might help you upto some extent. If there is no relief, then steroid injections locally might help. Surgical removal of the scar is the last option.
I hope this information has been both informative and helpful for you.
Regards,
Dr. Rakhi Tayal
drtayalrakhi@gmail.com
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