What Causes Overgrowth Of Scar Tissue Over Wound?

Posted on Tue, 30 Dec 2014

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Question : Just wanted to know what this is I thought it was a blaster. but it's been there longer. do you know what it is like

Answered by Dr. Johny Chacko (34 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
It looks like a keloid

Detailed Answer:
Hello,

Welcome to healthcare magic.

Thanks for the photograph, it looks like a keloid. Keloid is an overgrowth of scar tissue over a wound. It could be a minor wound or even a pimple which could be a trigger for the scar formation in your case.

You may apply a silicone gel and massage it twice daily over the keloid. It will flatten a bit. Even contractubex gel is good for keloid. Intralesional injection of Triamcinolone is also a good treatment option. You need to consult a dermatologist for the same.

Hope this helped,
I will be happy to answer any further clarifications.
Take care.

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Ashwin Bhandari

Follow up: Dr. Johny Chacko (1 hour later)

Thank you. Dr XXXXXXX Chacko

Answered by Dr. Johny Chacko (14 hours later)

Brief Answer:
You are welcome.

Detailed Answer:
Happy to help. Wish you good health.
Take care.

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