This is a great article summarizing the challenges in scar treatment. I actually find silicone sheets quite effective for some early scars. In cases of hypertrophic healing (excessive scarring) or abnormally raised edges, carefully thought-out regimen of low dose steroid injections may be beneficial. Care must be taken not to inject high doses of steroids around thin skin, such as the eyelids, though. Laser resurfacing can also be helpful in selected cases. Read more in LA Times!
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