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I have had a laparotomy some 4 months back, n the scar looks ugly. what cream /gel is the best to use? doctor prescribed hexilak?
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Keloid: Provided its not infected you may have a keloid which is likely a genetic trait of scar formation.
Answered 1/23/2013
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Ugly scar: You may need steroid injections. I think the best scar cream is avosil.
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