Hi, I Had an elective colon resection in August from diverticulitis where I had 2 huge abscesses. I am a 35 year old male. I now have a nickel sized keloid below my naval. It pretty aggregating in this area due to my pants and underwear constantly rubbing on it. I went and bought the silicone scar strips that are highly recommended what do you recommend? I have a follow up at the end of December for a colonoscopy to make sure everything looks good on the inside. Should I go to a skin doctor or let my surgeon look at it when I go? Please advise!
Hello! Thank you for the query. Silicone scar strips won't make your keloid disappear. Due to some factors, your scar does not heal property, so you get larger than usually scar. You do not have to go to skin doctor, surgeon is enough. But you need to know that scar creation takes up to a year. During that time it can grow. You may try Edema cream instead of silicone strips. After a year, if it will be disturbing you, it may be removed. Hope this will help. Regards.