I had a freckle that was starting to change on my upper abdomen and I went to the dermatologist for it and they removed the top layer and it did come back abnormal. So they went in and took out more of the area to remove any cells that could have been left behind. This was a year ago October and the scar is ugly and it itches quite badly. Has this happened to any of you and what helped relieve the itching. I have a call put into the dermatologist but I thought I would ask here while I wait for them to call me back.
Good to ask the Dr!!
I have a bikini line hysterectomy scar that you can hardly see because I faithfully used vitamin e oil. It didn't bother me as long as I used the oil.
Mine was completely healed within the year tho. At this point if you have a year old scar that's not healed, I'd certainly inquire with the dr.
You are right to call the dermatologist -- in fact, I would insist that they schedule me for an appointment ASAP (don't just go by a phone consultation -- dermatologists need to SEE the problem). The fact the area is still itching a full year after the procedure is worrisome. Insist on being seen now while the itching is present; if you let them put you off for weeks or months for an appointment "because we're all booked," the issue may be gone and they need to see it while it's active.
Meanwhile there's a product called Mederma that is a type of moisturizer for scars. But I would go to a pharmacy and consult in person with a pharmacist about an over-the-counter (OTC) topical cream or gel to help with the itching. Any OTC hydrocortisone cream helps with itch, but with a scar, the issue often is that the skin is stretching so tightly that it itches, and moisturization can help with that. Think heavy-duty like the lanolin creams used on stretch marks. But first and foremost- ensure that the dermatologist sees you. This likely is nothing and is all about skin growth in a scarred area, but never mess with guesses!
Vitamin E. Break open a capsule, or get the liquid form that comes with an eyedropper, and dab the liquid on your scar a couple of times a day. It will decrease the itch, as well as the redness. However, I'd also contact your dermatologist, just to make sure it's not a sign of something more.
Could be still healing, even after a year. Could be dry. Keep it moisturized. If you're concerned, go ahead and see the doctor.
I'm covered head to toe in numerous scars. Some of the scar tissue is quite thick both on top of and beneath the skin and I often experience itching. I've been told that more often than not it is due to the tissue still healing and/or other issues within the body. I have a scar from the day I was born that has bothered me(pain or itching)my entire life and unfortunately I've never been given a way to fix it.
I hope you get answers and relief.
If it is dry, mositrizer.
Could be an issue, good thing you have a call in.
Could be ezecma.
Lotion and anti itch cream should help until you talk to the doc.
Mederma. Or try opening a capsule of vitamin E and squeeze the gel out and apply.
Scar Eze is what they prescribe after a boob job to eliminate the scar. It's very expensive.
When I was 13, I had a pretty nasty gash on my leg that required 15 stitches. The cut was deep enough to cut into the muscle. That scar itched for YEARS. I don't think the itch completely went away until well into my twenties.
