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Dermatology (Expert Forum)
FACE SCAR
Answered by
Alan Rockoff, MD - dermatology, Child Skin Problems
The Rockoff Dermatology Center
Brookline - MA
This forum is for questions regarding Dermatology issues, such as: skin rashes, acne, birthmarks, skin infections, rosacea, and general skin care.
FACE SCAR
by miguelf69, Aug 31, 2001 12:00AM
I had an accident about 11 months ago wich leave me a face scar, wich after operation and by now is very much less noticeable, it is about a little less than a midle finger long and about 2 cm wide, and it is not deep.
I have been recomended to use RETIN-A 0.025, wich i have using about 3 weeks ago.
Will this help to make the apearance of the scar less noticeable or improved in any way?
I have also been recomended, but have not use yet an SCAR MANAGEMENT PAD [silicone pad], do you think they will be helpful?
What would you recomend to improve the apearance and make this scar less noticeable?
Thank you and the very best of days.
I have been recomended to use RETIN-A 0.025, wich i have using about 3 weeks ago.
Will this help to make the apearance of the scar less noticeable or improved in any way?
I have also been recomended, but have not use yet an SCAR MANAGEMENT PAD [silicone pad], do you think they will be helpful?
What would you recomend to improve the apearance and make this scar less noticeable?
Thank you and the very best of days.
Doctor's Answer
by Alan Rockoff, MD, Sep 03, 2001 12:00AM
, Sep 03, 2001 12:00AM
Facial scars tend to get better on their own. Retin-A, used daily for 3-6 months, seems like a good idea. The silicone patch is hard to keep up with. Another choice is Mederma, an over-the-counter cream which contains an onion extract reprted to help. But mostly it's tincture of time.
Best.
Dr. Rockoff
Best.
Dr. Rockoff
Member Comments (2)
by jj, Sep 02, 2001 12:00AM
In my opinion, Retin-A wouldn't do much in your situtation, it is mainly used to get rid of acne, and help lessen the effects of scars caused by acne.
