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Do cortisone shots work for reducing hypertrophic scars?

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I have a hypertrophic Scar on my back and neck after 2 moles were removed, Im going august 11th to get cortisone shots... I'll let you know what happens afterwards.

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posted by Anonymous  
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Aldara and cortisone injections shots (+/- 5-fluorouracil), the pulsed-dye laser, post-surgical massaging of the scar as well as silicone gel sheeting are useful adjuncts to reduce hypertrophic scars

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posted by mansi (503)
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