Pls I need help I have stuffs appearing on my face which leaves big scars/bumps.saw some dermatologists in Nigeria but they couldn't help..
Dr. Maya Halabi-Tawil,
Dermatology
- You could be suffering from acne or folliculitis, or some other dermatitis. you should Check with another dematologist, usually solutions do exist whatever the condition
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I am living in africa and i have a lot of acne and scars. I am using eclaran 5% but it is causing me extreme dryness. What can I do? What can I use?
Dr. Maya Halabi-Tawil,
Dermatology
- eclaran can help with your acne but not with your scars. try using eclaran 2-3nights per week first and use moisturizers ans sunscreen in daytime. however if your acne is leaving scars it is severe ac... Read More
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What is the best cream to use for old nose scars due to surgery?
3 Answers
Dr. Bahaa Arbid,
Plastic Surgery
- How old is the scar? is it red? is it more prominent than the edges of the normal skin?if the scar is white and fine, i don't recommend to touch it; if it's wide, it can be redone to refine it; if it'... Read More
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What is the best way to treat a scar?
Dr. Salim Saab,
Otolaryngology (Ent)
- It all depends on the type of scar. If it is hypertrophic or keloid, also if it is recent or old.
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What are the risks of breast reduction and lifting?
Dr. Ghassan Nawfal,
Surgery
- The drawbacks of some types of breast reduction lie in the scars that might be too visible and the distortion that might affect the breast tissue especially on follow up mammograms and ultrasound stud... Read More
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I took isosupra for 5 months and it worked, and now after 2 months I still have scars and redress. Can I apply salicylic acid on them?
Dr. Rola Al Dhaybi,
Dermatology
- You have to wait for several months before the redness disappears, however the scars that remain following treatment will remain. Treatment of acne scar is not usually by salicylic acid. So the advice... Read More
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Is it ok to use AHA lotion on scars after finishing a light Accutane treatment? it's been 2 months
Dr. Rola Al Dhaybi,
Dermatology
- The answer to this question cannot be given without checking your type of skin. If it's your Dr has prescribed it then follow his prescription since he judged your skin can bear AHA.
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I have tow old scars on my nose and forehead due to an old accident. For my nose one, i did a plastic surgery and did not work as the scar still appears. What the best solution to get rid of it?
2 Answers
Dr. Michel Moutran,
Plastic Surgery
- There is no miracle treatment for scars. The purpose of all the procedures is to reduce the scars and make them look better but not to erase them. Your scars need to be examined. The possible treatmen... Read More
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I burnt my thigh with the iron and now I have a scar. How can I treat it? Can I sunbathe without worsening the bruise? If not, what should I do?
2 Answers
Dr. Michel Moutran,
Plastic Surgery
- The residual scar depends on the depth of the initial burn. A burn means a 50+ sunscreen for a minimum of a year at least reapplicated every 2 to 3 hours. A scar from a burn exposed to sun will be fix... Read More
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