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Hi I Had Stitches Put It On My Temple Are

Posted on Thu, 23 May 2019

Question: Hi i had stitches put it on my temple are and had them in for 2 weeks , then they were removed and they put Steri strips for an additional week.
Once the Steri strips were off I see my scar which is a thin white line but All around the scar is red and blotchy and looks like a rug burn ? I have no fever and the site doesn’t warm

Answered by Dr. Asmeet Kaur Sawhney (1 hour later)

Brief Answer:
Seems to be inflammation around scar, apply topical antibiotic & steroid

Detailed Answer:
Hi
Welcome to ask a doctor service
I have gone through your query and you seem to have developed an inflammation around the scar.
I would recommend you to apply a topical steroid and antibiotic combination like cortisone cream and neosporin ointment on the affected area twice daily for 7-8 days.
This should improve it.
Regards
Dr Asmeet

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Follow up: Dr. Asmeet Kaur Sawhney (19 minutes later)

I was thinking of doing this but will this affect the scar and make it weaker? When I called the office one of the nurses told me it may make the scar weaker?

Answered by Dr. Asmeet Kaur Sawhney (1 hour later)

Brief Answer:
Won’t affect the scar and make it weaker

Detailed Answer:
I don’t think this will make the scar weaker.
It is a mild steroid which won’t affect the scar if applied for few days.

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