Impact of Keloid Condition on Scalp Lipoma Removal Surgery
Scalp tumors & keloids There is a lipoma approximately 3 centimeters in size located on the right posterior scalp. I am considering surgical removal because it has been growing larger (originally 2 centimeters), but I have a history of keloid formation. Will this affect the s...
Dr. Chen Bingze Reply:
Hello, there is no significant impact from the surgery itself, but after the wound heals, you may still encounter the issue of keloids.[Read More] Impact of Keloid Condition on Scalp Lipoma Removal Surgery
Impact of Keloid Condition on Scalp Lipoma Removal Surgery
Scalp tumors & keloids There is a lipoma approximately 3 centimeters in size located on the right posterior scalp. I am considering surgical removal because it has been growing larger (originally 2 centimeters). However, I have a history of keloid formation. Will this affect ...
Dr. Chen Bingze Reply:
Hello, there is no significant impact from the surgery itself, but after the wound heals, there may still be issues with hypertrophic scars.[Read More] Impact of Keloid Condition on Scalp Lipoma Removal Surgery
Impact of Keloid Condition on Scalp Lipoma Removal Surgery
Scalp tumors & keloids There is a lipoma approximately 3 centimeters in size on the right posterior scalp, which has been growing (originally 2 centimeters), and I am considering surgical removal. However, I have a history of keloid formation. Will this affect the surgical re...
Dr. Chen Bingze Reply:
Hello, there is no significant impact from the surgery itself, but after the wound heals, you may still encounter the issue of hypertrophic scars.[Read More] Impact of Keloid Condition on Scalp Lipoma Removal Surgery
Post-Laparoscopic Surgery: Managing Belly Button Scarring and Care Tips
Umbilical wound after laparoscopic surgery? Originally, the belly button was indented, but after laparoscopic surgery (which was a month ago), the wound at the belly button has developed a appearance resembling small keloids, and the surrounding area appears a bit dark (not aesth...
Dr. Zhang Shuhao Reply:
One month after surgery, the wound may still be in the remodeling phase. It is recommended to keep the wound clean and dry, and to return for regular follow-up appointments. Scar treatment products should only be used after the surgeon assesses that the wound is stable.[Read More] Post-Laparoscopic Surgery: Managing Belly Button Scarring and Care Tips
Can Earlobe Reconstruction Improve Asymmetry After Keloid Removal?
Post-excision of earlobe keloid? Doctor: My brother has a keloid tendency. Before the keloid developed, he had his ears pierced, but after the keloid formed, he developed keloids on his earlobes (in a ring shape). He previously underwent surgery to remove the keloids, and since b...
Dr. Zhou Hongzhang Reply:
Earlobe reconstruction is possible, but it is quite challenging. For general keloids, they can be excised and then gradually treated with injections, which may improve their appearance over time.[Read More] Can Earlobe Reconstruction Improve Asymmetry After Keloid Removal?
Post-Surgery Concerns: Three Months After Anal Fistula Procedure
Questions regarding the condition three months after anal fistula surgery? Hello, doctor. I underwent anal fistula surgery at the end of February this year, where the doctor performed a fistulotomy. During this period, I took about 20 days off work to rest. I have been taking sit...
Dr. Ke Fangxu Reply:
Postoperative hard lumps at the wound site may be scar tissue resulting from good healing, but there is also a possibility of recurrence. If both physicians do not suspect recurrence, then the likelihood of it being scar tissue is greater. Scar tissue generally takes about six mo...[Read More] Post-Surgery Concerns: Three Months After Anal Fistula Procedure
Preventing Hypertrophic Scars: Effective Strategies and Treatments
Hypertrophic scar Hello, Doctor: Today I visited a dermatology clinic for the treatment of keloids. There are some smaller red circular lesions, and the doctor mentioned that they are hypertrophic scars. Since health insurance does not cover this treatment, I was not given an inj...
Dr. Lu Daokuan Reply:
Our outpatient clinic is covered by health insurance, and typically, the only out-of-pocket expense is for maintenance artificial skin. Using artificial skin for care after wound healing can reduce the occurrence of hypertrophic scars.[Read More] Preventing Hypertrophic Scars: Effective Strategies and Treatments
Post-Accident Wound Care: Understanding Healing and Complications
Wound issues after a car accident? Hello, I would like to consult a doctor. I had an injury from a fall that caused wounds on my knee and the back of my hand. After undergoing debridement and dressing changes, and applying artificial skin for a month, there has been no bleeding. ...
Dr. Peng Xianwen Reply:
Hello Mr. Han: It is keloid and scar tissue. Director Peng Hsien-Wen, General Surgery, Nantou Hospital.[Read More] Post-Accident Wound Care: Understanding Healing and Complications
Can You Safely Undergo Surgery for Cysts with Hypertrophic Scarring?
The issues related to surgery for sebaceous cysts and fistulous tracts associated with keloids? Due to a recurring hard lump near the anus that was painful, the doctor was uncertain if it was a fistula. After being prescribed antibiotics, a few months later, another lump appeared...
Dr. Ke Fangxu Reply:
A sebaceous cyst, also known as an epidermoid cyst, can occur in any skin area where sebaceous glands are present. Keloids, on the other hand, are a rare condition characterized by the uncontrolled proliferation of scar tissue. More commonly, hypertrophic scars refer to scars tha...[Read More] Can You Safely Undergo Surgery for Cysts with Hypertrophic Scarring?
Understanding Cauliflower Warts: Symptoms, Treatment, and Family Safety
Cauliflower treatment Hello, Director Ke. I would like to ask: Recently, while showering, I noticed small hard lumps resembling pimples at the coronal junction of the glans. I thought it would resolve on its own, but gradually, white growths (about 0.5 cm) started to appear. Coul...
Dr. Xu Kaixi Reply:
Based on your description, it is indeed very likely to be what is commonly referred to as genital warts. It is recommended to visit a hospital's surgical outpatient department for confirmation. Since genital warts are a sexually transmitted infection that spreads through con...[Read More] Understanding Cauliflower Warts: Symptoms, Treatment, and Family Safety
Understanding Post-Accident Scar Healing: Thickening and Pain Concerns
Hello doctor, the wound from the car accident has healed, but now it looks like this? Based on the description provided, it seems that the area in question has become thicker, and the finger on the far right appears to be bent with some white discoloration and two small red spots...
Dr. Chen Bingze Reply:
Sometimes, deeper wounds may heal in this manner, but it is still advisable to have a physician examine the wound to check for proper healing and any signs of infection (the photo looks fine). Chest contusions can involve many respiratory muscles, making them quite susceptible to...[Read More] Understanding Post-Accident Scar Healing: Thickening and Pain Concerns
Understanding Post-Surgery Anal Bumps: Hemorrhoids or Keloids?
After hemorrhoid surgery, there may still be small lumps around the anal area? Hello, doctor. I underwent an expensive minimally invasive surgery to remove internal and external hemorrhoids last April. Since I have been taking traditional Chinese medicine that promotes soft stool...
Dr. Zhang Shuhao Reply:
After hemorrhoidectomy, it is common for skin tags to form near the wound due to skin folds and scarring. Over time, these tags will gradually reduce in size. If there are no symptoms, no treatment is necessary; however, if there is pain, a sensation of a foreign body, or concern...[Read More] Understanding Post-Surgery Anal Bumps: Hemorrhoids or Keloids?
Why Did My Surgical Wound Split Open After Stitches Were Removed?
The wound immediately opened after the stitches were removed! I originally went to the hospital for surgery to remove a lipoma and thought that since I was already undergoing surgery, I would also have three small fibromas removed at the same time. On the day of stitch removal, t...
Dr. Li Zhonghuai Reply:
Hello! The patient's age, history of diabetes, smoking and alcohol consumption (including secondhand smoke), presence of autoimmune diseases, and liver cirrhosis should all be taken into consideration. Additionally, the location of the sutures in relation to the joints is im...[Read More] Why Did My Surgical Wound Split Open After Stitches Were Removed?
Why Did My Surgical Wound Split Open After Stitches Were Removed?
The wound opened immediately after the stitches were removed! Almost two years ago, I underwent surgery at the hospital for a lipoma on the back of my right thigh and three fibromas on the inner left thigh, left calf, and inner right thigh. During the suture removal, the wound on...
Dr. Li Qinglong Reply:
Lance: Hello, keloids are a matter of constitution. First, it is essential to confirm whether the pathological biopsy of the scar is indeed a keloid. If it is confirmed, any physician handling the wound will find it more challenging compared to wounds without keloid-prone charact...[Read More] Why Did My Surgical Wound Split Open After Stitches Were Removed?
Understanding Seton Management Surgery: Potential Complications and Recovery Insights
Anal fistula is a condition that may have potential complications when treated with seton management surgery? Dear Director Ke, I have an anal fistula that began treatment with a seton placement surgery on February 25, 2022. One-third of the fistula's total length is locate...
Dr. Ke Fangxu Reply:
The indentation and the rubber band should not be related, and there is no reason for it not to heal on its own. It is more likely a remnant left from wound healing. If there is no pain or infection, no special treatment is necessary. If surgical repair is considered, I cannot an...[Read More] Understanding Seton Management Surgery: Potential Complications and Recovery Insights
Managing Knee Scars After a Car Accident: Tips and Insights
Management of knee scars after a car accident? Hello Doctor: I was in a car accident at the end of 2019, resulting in lacerations on my upper lip and right knee that required sutures. At that time, I also received scar treatment injections, and I have been using scar reduction pa...
Dr. Li Zhonghuai Reply:
Hello! Some people can indeed be allergic to beauty patches, but since you haven't used them for a long time, it's more likely that you have hypertrophic scars or keloids. If there are no symptoms, there's no need to worry about it unless you want to pursue perfect...[Read More] Managing Knee Scars After a Car Accident: Tips and Insights
Post-Surgery Pain and Swelling After Glass Puncture: What to Expect
After glass puncture wound debridement and suturing, there is swelling and pain near the healed wound? Hello, I sustained a deep wound from a glass puncture at the end of July. At that time, my family medicine physician advised me to let it heal on its own and administered a teta...
Dr. Li Zhonghuai Reply:
Hello! Since the depth of the glass fragments is unknown and may have penetrated into the subfascial fat layer, a more extensive debridement is recommended. However, this may result in a longer healing time. Wishing you a safe recovery! Changhua Hospital cares about you![Read More] Post-Surgery Pain and Swelling After Glass Puncture: What to Expect
Will Keloid-Prone Patients Face More Complications After Hemorrhoid Surgery?
If someone has a keloid tendency and undergoes hemorrhoid surgery, will it worsen the situation? Thank you for clarifying? If someone has a keloid tendency and undergoes hemorrhoid surgery, will it worsen the situation? Thank you for clarifying.
Dr. Lü Mingchuan Reply:
You can visit the outpatient clinic for medical care.[Read More] Will Keloid-Prone Patients Face More Complications After Hemorrhoid Surgery?
Managing Post-Surgery Pain and Itching: Tips for Recovery After Appendectomy
Since the surgery in January, the wound area has been itchy and painful. I would like to inquire about possible relief methods? On October 21, 2021, I experienced abdominal pain so severe that I could not stand (the most comfortable position was kneeling or lying down). I endured...
Dr. Chen Ronghong Reply:
Hello KIKI, 1. Laparoscopy typically does not cause severe adhesions; itching is more likely related to the wound. Many patients experience itching at the wound site for several months after healing, but it usually improves gradually. For pain, it is important to differentiate ...[Read More] Managing Post-Surgery Pain and Itching: Tips for Recovery After Appendectomy
Managing Post-Accident Wounds: Treatment for Swelling, Blisters, and Scarring
Management of wounds after a car accident involving abrasions, sutures, and swelling leading to blisters? Hello, doctor. In mid-July, I underwent surgery for a tibial fracture reduction and interlocking nail fixation following a car accident. During the period from the accident t...
Dr. Li Zhonghuai Reply:
Hello! The photos show that the wound is healing well, but you have a tendency to develop keloids. It is recommended to use scar gel promptly, wear long sleeves and long pants tightly when going out, apply sunscreen, and carry an umbrella for shade. If there is no improvement, co...[Read More] Managing Post-Accident Wounds: Treatment for Swelling, Blisters, and Scarring