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Hypertrophic Scar Getting Worse?

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(@uncletupelo)

Posted : 06/27/2013 1:31 pm

I've had this cystic acne scar, along with a few others, on my shoulder for many years now. This week, it has suddenly appeared much bigger (more protrusion) and with more color (red). This happens sometimes when I get acne nearby, but I don't feel or see a zit or whitehead nearby.

Is it possible for the scar to get this much worse out of nowhere? (see attached picture)

For possible treatment, I've had a few cortisone injections with a little success. Some of the color disipated and they flattened a bit. But these scars still drive me crazy. Has anyone had any luck with cryoshape for these types of scars?

Thanks.

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(@ughhhhh)

Posted : 06/27/2013 5:42 pm

It looks infected to me, it's possible there was some material left and it flared up, but it doesn't look like a scar to me.

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(@aanabill)

Posted : 06/28/2013 2:25 am

It looks infected to me, it's possible there was some material left and it flared up, but it doesn't look like a scar to me.

same for me.

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