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Suggest Remedies For Red And Irritated Scar On Forehead
My 28 years old scar on the forehead that I got after car accident started swelling 4 months ago. Can it be keloid after 28 years? So far it was flat and light. Now is seriously raised and red. A bit irritating, no pain. I was given an antibiotic but it did not work. Now I am waiting for appointment with dermatologist. I am really concerned.
Thu, 26 Sep 2019
Hello,
Swelling in 28 year old scar is unlikely to be a keloid since keloids are not common on forehead. The swelling needs to clinically assessed by a dermatologist for definitive diagnosis.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Shailja Puri, Pathologist and Microbiologist
Swelling in 28 year old scar is unlikely to be a keloid since keloids are not common on forehead. The swelling needs to clinically assessed by a dermatologist for definitive diagnosis.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Shailja Puri, Pathologist and Microbiologist
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