Question 1

i have atrophic scars on the glans penis, like acne boxcar scars, shallow/flat.  can i get them laser resurfaced like treatment for papules? options?

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Scars of the glans: Hello, 
from your question i did not get the sense that you had pain from the scars. 
I recommend against any further ablative treatments to the skin of the penis. This is a very sensitive part of your body and any ablative therapies such as laser resurfacing or more caustic treatments could reduce sensibility to this organ. Good luck.
Dan downey M.D.
Downey plastic surgery
www.Dr-downey.Com.

Question 2

which is better for acne atrophic scars: fraxel laser or dermabrasion?

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Dermabrasion: In the right hands but fraxel is safer and works quite well.

Question 3

is there any non-surgical way for getting rid of acne atrophic scars over the face?

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CIT & fat grafts: I have found that collagen induction therapy with needling and fat grafting can provide some improvement in atrophic scars. Others may require excision.

Question 4

how to improve atrophic scars on the shins? i have several small indentations from injuries on my lower legs. my derm says there is nothing i can do!

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Derm is correct: So you have some scars on your legs. I have some, too. They are from football, but people prefer my exciting war stories. My friends all wish they had some of their own.

Question 5

i have a few atrophic scars on the glans penis, like acne boxcar scars. i know laser resurfacing is done for papules. can this be done for my scars?

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???: I've never heard of laser resurfacing on the glans. If done it would be so painful it would probably require general anesthesia. I'm sure insurance would not cover it.

Question 6

hyperflexible joints, but no dislocations; thin, elastic skin w/ atrophic scars, but bruising regular; poor circulation; gi issues; ehlers danlos?

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Could be: There are multiple types of ehlers danlos that vary in symptoms and severity. It is am inherited disorder so you should see a family history of similar symptoms.

Question 7

a triangle shaped red mark appeared on my face after having used noncomodogenic acne scar treatment products for one month. another red mark has appeared on the other side of my face. i have atrophic acne scars, rolling and boxcar acne scars?

Accepted Answer

: See a dermatologist for an accurate diagnosis and treatment of acne.

Question 8

what is the best treatment for a burn scar?

Accepted Answer

Depends on scar: All scars should be protected from the sun, moisturized daily and pressure or massage may help. Sometimes a special garment is prescribed for burn scars to keep pressure on them. Topical silicone has been helpful in some cases as well. Remember it takes about a year for a scar to mature. Usually reddness from a scar will diminish during this time making it less noticeable.

Question 9

what is the best treatment for scar of the pimples on the face?

Accepted Answer

Difficult: resurfacing fractional lasers help reduce the scars but a great result is only 50% improvement, deep chemical peels by a trained MD help as well. Dermadbrasion and possibly the dermapen can reduce the scars to a lesser degree

Question 10

what is the best treatment for vaginal atrophy?

Accepted Answer

Estrogen cream: Vaginal estrogen cream can help vaginal atrophy, even if only used twice a week.

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I have atrophic scars on the glans penis, like acne boxcar scars, shallow/flat. can i get them laser resurfaced like treatment for papules? options?

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Which is better for acne atrophic scars: fraxel laser or dermabrasion?

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Is there any non-surgical way for getting rid of acne atrophic scars over the face?

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How to improve atrophic scars on the shins? i have several small indentations from injuries on my lower legs. my derm says there is nothing i can do!

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I have a few atrophic scars on the glans penis, like acne boxcar scars. i know laser resurfacing is done for papules. can this be done for my scars?

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Hyperflexible joints, but no dislocations; thin, elastic skin w/ atrophic scars, but bruising regular; poor circulation; gi issues; ehlers danlos?

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A triangle shaped red mark appeared on my face after having used noncomodogenic acne scar treatment products for one month. another red mark has appeared on the other side of my face. i have atrophic acne scars, rolling and boxcar acne scars?

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What is the best treatment for a burn scar?

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What is the best treatment for scar of the pimples on the face?

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What is the best treatment for vaginal atrophy?

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