Suggest Treatment For Dry Discoloration And Scar At Wound Site

Posted on Mon, 8 Jun 2015

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Question : Hi Doctor, I have a scar left of a wound on my leg, the skin has become dry and looks life scabies. I used to apply T-Bact ointment. But he scar has not gone.

Answered by Dr. Dr. Kakkar (1 hour later)

Brief Answer:
Kindly upload an Image

Detailed Answer:
Hello. Thank you for writing to us

I have gone through your query and I wish to help you regarding that.

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Follow up: Dr. Dr. Kakkar (23 minutes later)

Hi Doctor Kakkar, I have sent a email to YYYY@YYYY from YYYY@YYYY

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

Brief Answer:
Post-inflammatory hyperpigmentation; moisturizer+topical steroid cream

Detailed Answer:
Hi.

I have reviewed the Image.
I can see that you have post-inflammatory hyperpigmentation at the site of wound.
The surface is dry and scaly.

If I was the treating doctor I would suggest you to use a moisturizer cream/lotion, twice daily.
In addition to the moisturizer you may also use a moderately potent topical steroid e.g either triamcinolone acetonide 0.1% Or mometasone furoate 0.1% cream Or fluticasone propionate 0.05% cream, twice daily for 2-3 weeks.
These would help fade away the mark gradually.

Regards

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar