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Does Usage Of Mederma Cream Help In Treating The Scars On Forehead?

Posted on Sat, 4 Jun 2016

Question: Hi, I had an accident on my forehead 14 years back. Is mederma will be helpful to remove my stiches marks. Is it helpful now? Or give me any solution to get rid of stiches marks on my forehead.

Answered by Dr. Dr. Rahul Kumar (12 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
Photograph required

Detailed Answer:
Hello
Thanks for the query.
The treatment modality will vary on the depth of the scars.
Can you please upload a photograph of the involved area.
This will help me in giving a closer diagnosis.
Waiting for your response.
Thank you.

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Yogesh D

Follow up: Dr. Dr. Rahul Kumar (23 minutes later)

Where should I upload?

Expecting reply

Answered by Dr. Dr. Rahul Kumar (36 hours later)

Brief Answer:
Email the photos

Detailed Answer:
Hello
Sorry for delay in reply.
There is an option to upload photograph on right side of query page.
You can utilize it.
You can even email me photographs on YYYY@YYYY with subject as ATTN DR XXXXXXX XXXXXXX .
Thank you

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Naveen Kumar

Follow up: Dr. Dr. Rahul Kumar (13 hours later)

Hi ,
Uploaded the photo to the given mail. Please, check it once.

Answered by Dr. Dr. Rahul Kumar (4 hours later)

Brief Answer:
Surgical correction required

Detailed Answer:
Hello
Thanks for the photograph.
The scar is deep.
It wont go with the use of creams.
I treat such cases with a minor surgical procedure called as subscison.
It can be done by any dermatologist.
It is safe and very effective.
Please meet a dermatologist and discuss.
Let me know if you have any other doubts.
Thank you.

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Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Deepak