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What Causes Pink Surgical Scar And White Spots Resembling Pimples Post Epidermoid Cyst Removal?
Question: I had a epidermoid cyst removed last month. The scar is pink and has two white spots that look like pimples. Is this normal?
Brief Answer:
healing stages. will change over.
Detailed Answer:
Hi.
Thanks for your query.
Noted the history, seen the photo.
My thoughts:
Since this has been a month that surgery was done the healing and remodelling is being done.
Hence the scar may appear pink and go through various changes over time.
The small pimples need followup. They may clear over time as the healing progresses.
I hope this answers your query.
Please ask further relevant queries.
healing stages. will change over.
Detailed Answer:
Hi.
Thanks for your query.
Noted the history, seen the photo.
My thoughts:
Since this has been a month that surgery was done the healing and remodelling is being done.
Hence the scar may appear pink and go through various changes over time.
The small pimples need followup. They may clear over time as the healing progresses.
I hope this answers your query.
Please ask further relevant queries.
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Kampana
Thank you Dr. Chandrakant,
So you feel I should follow up with the surgeon and it may resolve itself?
Should I just leave it alone or should I put ointment or anything on it?
So you feel I should follow up with the surgeon and it may resolve itself?
Should I just leave it alone or should I put ointment or anything on it?
Brief Answer:
As explained below.
Detailed Answer:
Surely yes, follow up with Surgeon gives more insight as examination is more direct and palpation give more information and also get a prescription for any local applications like those which reduce scar as per the experience/belief and practice of the Surgeon.
Anti-oxidants in the form of Multivitamins, minerals and Lycopene do help in great healing.
Better not to apply anything at the moment.
Do not fondle or rub over the area as it more enhance more scarring.
I hope this answer helps further.
Please feel free to give feedback, post fresh and more clear photos and ask for further relevant queries if you feel that there is a gap of communication.
As explained below.
Detailed Answer:
Surely yes, follow up with Surgeon gives more insight as examination is more direct and palpation give more information and also get a prescription for any local applications like those which reduce scar as per the experience/belief and practice of the Surgeon.
Anti-oxidants in the form of Multivitamins, minerals and Lycopene do help in great healing.
Better not to apply anything at the moment.
Do not fondle or rub over the area as it more enhance more scarring.
I hope this answer helps further.
Please feel free to give feedback, post fresh and more clear photos and ask for further relevant queries if you feel that there is a gap of communication.
Note: Hope the answers resolves your concerns, however for further guidance of skin related queries consult our Dermatologist.Click here to book a consultation
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
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