Hypertrophic scar treatments include silicone gel sheets, corticosteroid lotions or injections, cryotherapy, and laser therapy.
However, these scars often go away on their own without interventions.
If you have one that is causing discomfort, your healthcare provider may suggest treatment.
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When this occurs, the scar overgrows within the boundary of the original injury, causing a hypertrophic scar.
Treatment options include:
How Long Does Hypertrophic Scarring Last?
Hypertrophic scars may take more than a year to flatten and heal.
Do Hypertrophic Scars Turn Into Keloids?
Hypertrophic scars develop within an injury or wound location, while keloid scars formoutsidethe original injury site.
In addition, keloid scars tend to continue growing and may even return after being removed.
Summary
Scarring after a skin injury is part of the body’s healing process.
However, when excess collagen and fibrinogen build up at the injury site, a hypertrophic scar forms.
This area can be raised, red, uncomfortable, and potentially limit movement.
Hypertrophic scars generally flatten out and resolve within weeks to months.
Those that cause pain or limit movement can benefit from treatment, such as corticosteroid injections or cryotherapy.
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