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A member asked:
How can i get rid of hypertrophic scarring from a nose piercing?
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Silicone sheet: Topical silicone sheet can thin the scar over a period of time.
Answered 8/30/2012
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Steroids or excision: If it is large, then it may require excision. If it is not too large then injections may help.
Answered 9/28/2016
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