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SCAR FROM NEWBORN SKIN TAG REMOVAL
by Mama2DM, Mar 28, 2008 03:00PM
hello! my daughter was born with a skin tag on her chest. it was a larger tag (unlike ones that adults develop) and the stem was too thick to tie of and remove. the tag was cut off/removed by a dermatologist. i was told that a small dimple or dent would appear in the place of the tag and would eventually disappear. it has been 4 months and i see no improvement in the scar. is this something that will take years to disappear? i'm only concerned b/c she is a girl and it would most likely show when she's older if it doesn't disappear ... purely aesthetic reasons :)
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How old is your daughter?
At this point I suggest you discuss this with your physician. Scars when recent may appear to be deep ,reddish,elevated or very prominent.Through time,they begin to improve in appearance.How old is your child? In children, healing is efficient unless certain underlying illnesses disrupt these.Scars may improve through time but may not totally disappear.As the skin stretches, sheds and regenerates,the scar modifies its appearance.The depth,location ( eg face) and severity of the scar may help suggest if this requires some degree of intervention.
Yes, getting a second opinion for this will definitely be of value. I understand your concern however, your little girl is so young. Your physician may precribe some light moisturizers to keep the area from getting irritated. In time, this scar may improve.At this point, your child's skin still continues to regenerate and as she grows the skin stretches, changes.Unless the scar is deep and may consrict structures in the chest and cause contraction of underlying tissues,this does not really pose as something urgent.
But yes, for aesthetic purposes, you may discuss this with a dematologist.She may add more insight on this.
Keep us posted.