Suggest Treatment For Scars And Pigmentation On The Face

Posted on Wed, 15 Feb 2017

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Wed, 15 Feb 2017 Answered on

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Question : Hello doc,
15 years back I had 2 moles on face which I tried removing it thru garlic and calcium hydroxide mixture paste which left ugly scars which actually look like burn marks.they are pigmented ,change colour a/c to Sun exposure n sometimes itchy.I have thru 2 sitting of fraction abrasion laser but I saw no change.should I go for co2 laser or is there any other treatment.I'm confused n upset
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Answered by Dr. Prof. Kunal Saha (1 hour later)

Brief Answer:
Cryotherapy is another option

Detailed Answer:
Thanks for asking on HealthcareMagic.

You can go for CO2 laser or cryotherapy for removal of the moles. You need not worry. Any of these two procedures can be adopted.

Regards

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

Follow up: Dr. Prof. Kunal Saha (11 hours later)

Moles are already removed doc ,I'm having scars which I'm worried about please look.in to the matter and please suggest me.That paste of garlic which applied has removed it leaving wound area and formation of scar

Answered by Dr. Prof. Kunal Saha (5 hours later)

Brief Answer:
Please upload an image.

Detailed Answer:
Thanks for clarifying. Could you please upload an image of the scar? It will help me to help you.

Regards

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

Follow up: Dr. Prof. Kunal Saha (8 minutes later)

Thanks doc for your reply I have uploaded picture.

Answered by Dr. Prof. Kunal Saha (9 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
The outlook of scar tissue is different.

Detailed Answer:
Thanks for uploading the pic(s) - checked them. Unfortunately you cannot expect better outcomes. You need to understand that healing occurs by scar tissue and not the original tissue. So, after the intervention, the healed wound would never have the same outlook, tensility or functionality as the original area. You will have to bear with it. There are creams like Mederma Intense Gel which may be applied. But I do not expect impressive results.

Regards

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