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Suggest Treatment To Get Rid Of Stitch Mark After Injury

I ran into a wall corner which created a vertical gash in the eyebrow area. I got 3 stitches which I took out in 4.5 days. For the last two weeks after removing the stitches, I have been applying Neosporin and wearing a stretchy fabric band aid over it to protect it from the sun as well as anything else. I have just started to press on the area and it still feels a little sore. A red line and a little depression where the gash was appears to still be there (no scab) Is it alright to start massaging the area with Mederma or other ointment? Can I continue to wear the band aid or should I move to silicone sheets? I want to do everything possible to minimize the scarring.
Mon, 10 Apr 2017
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Dermatologist 's  Response
Hello
Thanks for the query.
Silicon based sheet or gel can be used to clear off post injury scar.
Take Vitamin C tablet daily for two months.
This Will help in faster recovery.
Let me know if you have any other doubts.
Thank you.
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Suggest Treatment To Get Rid Of Stitch Mark After Injury

Hello Thanks for the query. Silicon based sheet or gel can be used to clear off post injury scar. Take Vitamin C tablet daily for two months. This Will help in faster recovery. Let me know if you have any other doubts. Thank you.