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Facial graze used solugel and covered with bandaid for 5 days.wound is now healed flat and pink.how long to continue above?do you rec silicone gel?

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Dr. Glynis Ablon answered

Specializes in Dermatology

Silicone gel is: best for thickened scars. If skin is flat pink and surface is healed, I would use sunscreen and possibly growth factors to reduce redness. If lesion still visible in 2 weeks, consider laser treatment. Hope that helps

Dr Munshower agreed

Answered 11/21/2014

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