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I am 4 months removed from achilles surgery. the scar i have is still sensitive. is it ok to use neosporin or is there a better way to reduce the scar?
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See below: You would be better off using a scar cream like Mederma or use aloe or vitamin e.
Answered 2/18/2015
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Can't really get RID: Of scars, but you can reduce their noticibility. Use a cream called Mederma to reduce the appearance of scars.
Answered 2/18/2015
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Lessen it: There are silastic patches that are used to flatten out scars like biodermis. It can help., but the skin directly over the achilles tendon is prone to forming a keloid scar ( thick and painful.
Answered 3/3/2013
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