Question 1

is there anything i can do to get rid of scars from hydratenitis?

Accepted Answer

Difficult: That is a difficult problem, as is hidradenitis suppurativa itself. The care are ually thick and deep. Sometimes procures like demabasion or laser herapy can help. For active disease surgical removal f the inflamed and infected glands is needed and even skin grafts for large areas.

Question 2

i had a complete hip operation on may 1st. july 1st it will be 2 months.. the top of my leg has scar tissue. is there anything i can do to get rid of this scar tissue besides massaging it?

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: You should ask your physician,a dermatologist or your surgeon who has seen your scar this question. In time this scar, if it's not a keloid, will shrink in width and become more pale.

Question 3

can there be anything you can do to get rid of acne scars ?

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Improve, not remove.: Scars cannot be removed but there is a large variety of techniques to improve their appearance, both surgical and non-surgical. Your acne should be well-controlled. See a dermatologist or plastic surgeon (board-certified) to begin your search for an appropriate course of action.

Good luck!

Question 4

how can i get rid of scars on a 4 year old?

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Nothing but time.: Nothing will get rid of the scar but time will make it better.

Question 5

anyone know what is a home remedy to get rid of scars?

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Excellent wound care: Good home remedy of a scar begns with excellent and meticulous care of the initial wound causing the scar. In general. Clean, moist wounds whose edges are well approximated under minimal tension will tend to produce optimal scarring. Gentle cleansing of a contaminated wound with subsequent moist dressings will general produce the least prominent scar. Scar massage/pressure/occlusion may help.

Question 6

what is a good way to get rid of scars from a bad sunburn?

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Encourage you to: See either a dermatologist or a plastic surgeon for scarring. Take care.

Question 7

how does one get rid of scars  ?

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Scars are permanent: While scars are permanent, there are different treatments that can help minimize, fade or hide surgical scars.  Talk to a board-certified plastic surgeon to find out what your options are.

Question 8

what's the best way to get rid of scars?

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Can't really get RID: Of scars, but you can reduce their noticibility.  Use a cream called Mederma to reduce the appearance of scars.

Question 9

what are some good ways to get rid of scars?

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Time, and others.: Time is often the best way to get rid of scars, as most will fade eventually.  Lasers, surgical excision or rearrangement, steroid injections, etc are all ways to treat scars.  You should ask your primary doctor who to go to for this.

Question 10

is there any way to completely get rid of scars?

Accepted Answer

Scars;VitaminE: Life holds no guarantees as we know, but vitamin e oil placed directly on the scar regularly can help to fade or remove the scar.  You can get a bottle of it in the drug store.  It's inexpensive and worth a try; just be patient.

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