How to treat a raised keloid or hypertrophic scar on the chest?
2 months ago
I have a raised lump or thickened scar in the center of my chest which looks quite noticeable. It feels firm to touch and the skin around it looks slightly stretched and uneven. I’m not sure if it developed after a small injury, pimple, or surgery, but it hasn’t gone away. Could this be a keloid or hypertrophic scar? And what are the treatment options to reduce its size or make it look flatter and less visible?
Answers (3)
A firm, raised scar on the chest that appears after an injury, pimple, or surgery could indeed be a keloid or hypertrophic scar, both of which are caused by excessive collagen production during healing.
Keloids tend to grow beyond the original wound boundary, while hypertrophic scars stay within it. Treatment options include corticosteroid injections, silicone gel sheets, laser therapy, cryotherapy, or surgical removal, often combined to reduce size and improve appearance.
It is best to consult a dermatologist or plastic surgeon for a proper diagnosis and a personalized treatment plan.
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Compression therapy alongwith local steroid injections to the scar , will help you, but you will be required 4 to 5 sessions
The typical appearance of a keloid or a hypertrophic scar is not apparent in the picture. It would be advisable to consult a Plastic surgeon for diagnosis and treatment
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