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Keloid / Hypertrophic Scars
Keloid / Hypertrophic Scars

Keloid / Hypertrophic Scars are common in dark-skin races. They can develop after any injury or surgical procedures, in particular over certain parts of the body such as nasal tip, chin, shoulder and chest. The scars tend to be painful, itchy and raised above the skin.

GALLERY

* Please view the images with caution.

Treatment Options

1. Avoid irritation
2. Anti scar dressings
3. Compression garments
4. Intralesional steroids

With or with cytotoxics, botulinium toxins, calcium antagonists

5. Laser therapy

Sydney CBD

Level 11, 187 Macquarie Street, Sydney NSW 2000

Sutherland Shire

Suite 8, 50 Urunga Parade, Miranda NSW 2228

Chatswood

Suite 404, Level 4, 71 Archer Street, Chatswood, NSW 2067

Sydney CBD

Level 11, 187 Macquarie Street, Sydney NSW 2000

Sutherland Shire

Suite 8, 50 Urunga Parade, Miranda NSW 2228

Chatswood

Suite 404, Level 4, 71 Archer Street, Chatswood, NSW 2067

Macquarie St

Level 11, 187 Macquarie Street, Sydney NSW 2000

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