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What Is The Cause Of Bumps On A Two Month Old Scar?
I have a scar that's about a month or two old and has developed 5 bumps that are irrationally itchy its unbearable. I have had the bumps for about 3 weeks and haven't gotten much better. Please help me identify this problem and some pointers about what I can do please!!!
Sincerely,
Itchzilla
Sincerely,
Itchzilla
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Fri, 14 Mar 2014
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I would keep a possibility of hypertrophic/keloid scar. That usually happens due to excessive scar tissue formation, visible as bumps. Itching is a hallmark of keloidal scaring.
If I was the treating doctor I would have suggested you to use a silicone gel sheet dressing daily for a few weeks. Along with that intralesional trimacinolone acetonide (steroid) also helps to flatten the raised scars. You can consult a dermatologist regarding intralesional steroids.
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I would keep a possibility of hypertrophic/keloid scar. That usually happens due to excessive scar tissue formation, visible as bumps. Itching is a hallmark of keloidal scaring.
If I was the treating doctor I would have suggested you to use a silicone gel sheet dressing daily for a few weeks. Along with that intralesional trimacinolone acetonide (steroid) also helps to flatten the raised scars. You can consult a dermatologist regarding intralesional steroids.
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