Effective Treatments for Acne Scars on Your Hands: A Dermatologist's Guide
Acne scars on the hands? I would like to ask the doctor! I used to frequently get pimples on my arms and would often squeeze them. Now, I have small pockmarks all over my hands as a result! They are unsightly, and I would like to know if there are any methods to remove the scars ...
Dr. Jiang Yujiao Reply:
Hello: There are three possible conditions for acne scars on the arm: 1. Depressed scars - can be treated with laser resurfacing. 2. Raised scars, known as keloids - can be treated with topical or intralesional corticosteroids or cryotherapy. 3. It may not be a medical scar but r...[Read More] Effective Treatments for Acne Scars on Your Hands: A Dermatologist's Guide
How to Treat Raised Scars on Joints: Effective Solutions and Myths
Scar at the joint area? Hello doctor, my body tends to develop raised scars in areas where I have injuries, especially around joints or frequently used areas. Is there a way to flatten or eliminate these scars? Is using over-the-counter scar gels effective? Thank you.
Dr. Jiang Yujiao Reply:
Hello! After an injury, if you have raised scars, they may be hypertrophic scars or keloids. The treatment approaches for these two types are not entirely the same, and it is necessary to consult a dermatologist for proper diagnosis and treatment.[Read More] How to Treat Raised Scars on Joints: Effective Solutions and Myths
Understanding Your Scar: What It Is and When to Seek Help
What exactly is this type of scar? Hello: Last May, I accidentally bumped my foot! The area between my big toe (where the hair and nail meet) bruised for a while and after some time, it remained a dark spot. It doesn't hurt, so I didn't pay much attention to it. Later, ...
Dr. Zhang Zhibo Reply:
Hello Monicr: The bruising caused by your toe injury should resolve within a month, unless you continue to experience minor injuries that could lead to vascular tumors. Some fibromas may have vascular components, which can make them appear a deeper red. However, since you have a ...[Read More] Understanding Your Scar: What It Is and When to Seek Help
Improving Dark and Cracked Skin on the Buttocks: Expert Tips
Skin of the buttocks Hello Dr. Chang: I have large areas of darker skin on my lower back and buttocks that appear cracked. I'm wondering if there is any way to improve this condition, as it looks unclean. I'm not sure if it's due to dryness or prolonged friction fr...
Dr. Zhang Zhibo Reply:
Hello: Based on your description, it could be chronic eczema. If there are circular red patches, you should also consider tinea corporis. Additionally, I would like to ask if there have been any treatments or recurrence, or any exacerbating factors (is it worse in summer or winte...[Read More] Improving Dark and Cracked Skin on the Buttocks: Expert Tips
Understanding Dermatofibromas: Pain, Changes, and Cancer Risks
Dermatofibroma Hello! I would like to ask the doctor a question. Three years ago, I developed two dermatofibromas—one on my back and one on the inner thigh. Recently, I have been experiencing a sharp pain in the thigh lesion if it gets accidentally rubbed. Does this indicate a ch...
Dr. Zhang Zhibo Reply:
Hello: Most dermatofibromas are asymptomatic, but if there is a vascular component, pain may occur. If it is a malignant dermatofibrosarcoma, it typically presents as a nodular tumor resembling a keloid. To determine whether a dermatofibroma is malignant, a skin biopsy is necessa...[Read More] Understanding Dermatofibromas: Pain, Changes, and Cancer Risks
Understanding Skin Conditions: Seborrheic Dermatitis and Wound Healing
Consultation 1. Having seborrheic dermatitis, which resembles eczema, can predispose you to keloid formation at surgical sites. This may explain why the lower half of your wound appears swollen and thickened. 2. If you experience easy bruising or bleeding during bathing without ...
Dr. Cai Changlin Reply:
Hello: Regarding your question, seborrheic dermatitis and keloids are two distinct dermatological conditions that can exist independently but may also occur simultaneously. Therefore, having seborrheic dermatitis or eczema does not necessarily increase the likelihood of developin...[Read More] Understanding Skin Conditions: Seborrheic Dermatitis and Wound Healing
Understanding Raised Scars: Causes, Treatment, and Healing Tips
The surface of the wound has scabbed over, but it is raised and painful to the touch? Hello Doctor: About a month ago, I fell and scraped my knee, resulting in a wound approximately the size of a coin. Afterward, it scabbed over, but I accidentally brushed against the edge of a t...
Dr. Cai Changlin Reply:
Hello: In response to your question, based on the situation you described, you may have hypertrophic scars. Treatment for hypertrophic scars requires patience. Currently, medical options include injections to flatten the raised scars, topical medications or laser treatments to li...[Read More] Understanding Raised Scars: Causes, Treatment, and Healing Tips
Understanding Keloids: Impact on Skin Treatments and Surgery
Keloid issue!! Hello Dr. Lin, I would like to inquire about the recent occurrence of keloids. Since I have acne scars on my face, I am considering whether I can undergo a dermabrasion procedure. Additionally, I would like to ask if having a keloid-prone constitution affects the h...
Dr. Lin Mingxiu Reply:
Hello~ 1. Individuals with a keloid tendency are generally advised against undergoing dermabrasion surgery. Typically, keloids are more likely to develop in areas of high tension, such as the chest, back, upper arms, and shoulders, with the chin being a common site on the face, a...[Read More] Understanding Keloids: Impact on Skin Treatments and Surgery
Understanding Surgical Scars: Do Silicone Sheets Help with Pain Relief?
Surgical scar Doctor, you mentioned before that silicone patches can improve surgical scars and alleviate pain. What if I don't use silicone patches? Will I always have pain, or will it gradually decrease over time? Thank you, Dr. Huang.
Dr. Huang Ruiyun Reply:
Hypertrophic scars may improve over time, with a gradual reduction in pain. However, keloids can persist for many years.[Read More] Understanding Surgical Scars: Do Silicone Sheets Help with Pain Relief?
Effective Scar Care After Surgery: Tips for Smoother Healing
Surgical scar Hello Doctor, I had surgery in March this year, and the wound has healed, but there is a noticeable scar. What methods should I use to care for it to make it smoother? Also, I still feel pain when I press on the scar; is this normal, or does it mean that while the s...
Dr. Huang Ruiyun Reply:
The best DIY method for post-surgical scars is to purchase silicone sheets specifically designed for scars from a medical supply store and use them according to the instructions. Some hypertrophic scars or keloids may be painful, and using silicone sheets for a period of time may...[Read More] Effective Scar Care After Surgery: Tips for Smoother Healing
Understanding Post-Inflammatory Hyperkeratosis: Causes and Treatments
I'm not sure if it's a scar? Hello, doctor... I have some inflamed acne on my face, but after they healed, they feel hard to the touch. I saw a doctor who said it was due to keratinization caused by previous inflammation. The symptoms have persisted for a year. I heard ...
Dr. Jiang Yujiao Reply:
Hello: In response to your question, if the previous physician has made a diagnosis that requires injecting a substance into the hardened lesions, it is likely fibrotic tissue, scar tissue, or keloids resulting from inflammation.[Read More] Understanding Post-Inflammatory Hyperkeratosis: Causes and Treatments
Managing Keloids: Effective Treatments and Personal Experiences
Challenging keloids It's really frustrating to talk about. After the New Year last year, I had surgery on my abdomen, which left a surgical scar. I know I have a tendency to develop keloids. I've taken good care of it (using silicone gel sheets) and have tried over-the-...
Dr. Jiang Yujiao Reply:
Hello: In response to your question, in addition to injections, keloids can also be treated with cryotherapy using liquid nitrogen, which has shown good results. Scars that develop after surgical excision can also turn into keloids unless the dermatologist employs additional meth...[Read More] Managing Keloids: Effective Treatments and Personal Experiences
Can Keloid-Prone Skin Safely Use Whitening Injections?
Can individuals with keloid-prone skin receive whitening injections? 1. Can individuals with keloid-prone skin receive whitening injections? I also have rosacea-prone skin... 2. Why is it that some of my keloids on my chest have flattened after steroid injections and are not ex...
Dr. Jiang Yujiao Reply:
Hello: In response to your questions. (1) Whitening injections are usually administered intravenously and should not cause keloids. (2) Keloids tend to grow faster in areas with higher tension. (3) Steroids can be injected in any location, but there are alternative methods availa...[Read More] Can Keloid-Prone Skin Safely Use Whitening Injections?
How to Remedy Depressed Scars from Improper Keloid Treatment?
How can we remedy atrophic scars resulting from improper treatment of keloids? Hello Doctor, my sister suffered a laceration on her calf due to a car accident. After surgery, she developed hypertrophic scars, which have resulted in an indentation after treatment, leading to tende...
Dr. Zheng Lizhen Reply:
Hello: A 20 cm long and 3 cm wide indentation can be corrected through cosmetic procedures. However, due to the presence of keloid tendency, surgical excision is not recommended. Instead, hyaluronic acid injection for filling or consulting a plastic surgeon for autologous fat inj...[Read More] How to Remedy Depressed Scars from Improper Keloid Treatment?
Understanding Post-Surgery Complications: Keloids and Your Body's Response
Postoperative complications? Doctor, I have several lipomas on my thigh and I would like to have them surgically removed. However, I recently heard that surgical procedures can potentially lead to the development of keloids. I have some concerns about this because I found various...
Dr. Hong Zhengsheng Reply:
Hello, inquiring person: The etiology of keloids is currently not well understood in medical research, but most believe it is related to individual constitution. Unfortunately, there are no definitive methods to predict whether keloids will develop. Thank you for using "Taiw...[Read More] Understanding Post-Surgery Complications: Keloids and Your Body's Response
Do Expired Silicone Sheets Affect Healing for Keloids?
Silicone sheet Hello, Doctor: I have a few questions to ask you. If silicone sheets are expired, will it affect their efficacy? What problems might arise from using expired silicone sheets? The reason for using silicone sheets is due to large injuries from a car accident, which c...
Dr. Huang Ruiyun Reply:
Using silicone sheets for keloids is correct. In fact, silicone sheets do not contain any medication; they may just lose elasticity and become less effective over time, resulting in poor adherence. At most, they may be less effective and not work as well.[Read More] Do Expired Silicone Sheets Affect Healing for Keloids?
How to Prevent Scarring from Abrasions: Effective Treatments and Tips
Abrasion Hello, Doctor: This afternoon, I fell off my bike and scraped both of my palms. The left hand seems to be more serious, as it looks like it might have injured the flesh. I went to see a surgeon, and the doctor mentioned that there might be a slight scar. 1. How can I avo...
Dr. Hong Zhengsheng Reply:
Hello: If an individual has a keloid-prone constitution, they are more likely to develop raised scars. Additionally, the deeper the injury, the higher the chance of scarring. Treatment for scars varies based on individual circumstances and requires different approaches. Answers f...[Read More] How to Prevent Scarring from Abrasions: Effective Treatments and Tips
Can Keloids Be Left Untreated? Risks and Considerations
Can keloids be left untreated? If keloids are left untreated, can they undergo malignant transformation?
Dr. Huang Ruiyun Reply:
No.[Read More] Can Keloids Be Left Untreated? Risks and Considerations
Effective Non-Surgical Methods to Remove Scars for Aspiring Actors
Is there a way to remove scabs? Hello, Dr. Jiang. My dream since childhood has been to become an actor. However, during some auditions at television stations and film crews, I was told that the scars on my feet are unattractive. They suggested that if I want to be hired, I should...
Dr. Jiang Yujiao Reply:
Hello: What type of scar do you have? Some may develop keloids due to individual predisposition, while others may present as flat scars. You can visit a nearby dermatologist for an evaluation to differentiate between them before proceeding with further treatment. Some scars can b...[Read More] Effective Non-Surgical Methods to Remove Scars for Aspiring Actors
Can I Get My Keloid Wet? Treatment Options and Risks Explained
excuse me? Hello, doctor: I had a minor accident before, and as a result, I developed a keloid on my knee. I would like to ask if it can come into contact with water? Also, does it require treatment? What are the consequences if it is left untreated?
Dr. Huang Ruiyun Reply:
If the wound has healed, with no broken skin or scabbing, it is safe to come into contact with water. If there is no pain or itching, treatment may not be necessary.[Read More] Can I Get My Keloid Wet? Treatment Options and Risks Explained