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I have this scar on the back of my upper leg and i want to know an at home therapy treatment?

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Dr. John Michel answered

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None: I am not aware of any good scar treatment that is home therapy. If this is on a African American person this can be very trouble some as the keloid may get larger. Steroids can sometimes be use but only by a doctor. Best wishes.

Answered 7/28/2014

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