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A 19-year-old female asked:

I have a raised keloid scar thats itchy and irritated often, will mederma or silicon scar sheets flatten it to the skin? i just want it flattened

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Dr. Darryl Blinskianswered

Plastic Surgery 47 years experience

Keloids: depend upon the size and degree of the Keloid. Best to see a Derm or PS.

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