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Had a 2 cm cut nd cosmetic sutures.i have formed a scar.15 days passed nd the scar is very hard nd itchy.is it abnormal?can i use mederma on it.
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Sounds normal to me: Scars go through a process of maturation and reach their maximal firmness, redness, and itichiness 6-8 weeks after the wound is incurred. If completely closed, there should be no problem using mederma on the scar...But it will improve with time. It is mopst important to avoid sunburn or suntan on an immature scar.
Answered 11/14/2013
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Mederma could help: Normal scarring start a few days after an injury. The scar builds up for the first 6 weeks then modifies over the next 6 to 12 months. Pressure on the scar will improve it. Suck as a ace wrap or sweat band if possible. If the scarring fails to settle down find a local plastic surgeon to see it and consider scar revision.
Answered 11/11/2013
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Mederma? Not for you: You certainly can try using mederma however it will likely be ineffective in this particular scenario. Based on the symptoms you have described there is an underlying irritation that is interfering with healing. The raised, thick lesion is a better treated with either serial steroid injections or scar revision. Best, kc.
Answered 2/25/2016
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