How Can Inflamed Skin After Removal Of Sebaceous Cyst Be Treated?

Posted on Sun, 25 Feb 2018

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Question : Hello Dr. My wife , XXXXXXX Age 44 was operated for removed cebaceous cyct on 17 th Aug 2017. nowadays her skin colour looks red & etching. Local Dr suggest to apply gel , Mederma. but results not satisfied. Request you to suggest us treatment. Thank you. Best Regards M

Answered by Dr. Dr. Kakkar (6 hours later)

Brief Answer:

Hypertrophic scar

Detailed Answer:

Hello,

I have noted your concern and I have viewed the image. She has got a red and raised scar at the site of surgery - hypertrophic scar.

I suggest her to use a silicone gel, twice daily e.g either Biocorneum gel or Vaniza gel Or Kelo-cote gel, twice daily.

These are prescription medications and I advice you to kindly talk to your local practitioner for a prescription of the same.

Hope I have answered your query.

Take care

Regards,
Dr Kakkar S., Dermatologist

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