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Had surgery over 6 mon ago. have a couple long purple scars on foot now. that are sensitive to pressure anyway to make them less sensitive/ less purpl?
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Scars: Sensitive scars can be from nerve entrapment in the scar tissue. Steroid injections can sometimes decrease the sensitivity by breaking up the scar tissue.
Answered 10/3/2015
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Silastic gel: Silastic gel sheets can also help scarring. These can now be found over-the-counter as well as prescribed by your doctor. http://www.drblaines.com/products.php?id=scar_care i have found this very helpful with the patient in the past. Good luck.
Answered 7/30/2021
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Scar: It sounds like hypertrophic scar formation. Silastic gel sheets are otc now - see your pharmacist . This may help . These type of scars can need injection therapy as well . The sensitivity could indicate nerve entrapment. See a podiatrist for help . Good luck.
Answered 9/12/2013
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