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Donor site of skin graft
I had skin grafting done on October 5, 2025 . It's been 7-8 months since then my donor site looks a little weird to me . How much more time it will take to flat down , or do I need a treatment for it? My concern is not the pigmentation but the raised scar as my capf medical is due in the following months . Image attached.
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You seem to have a condition called keloid where the scars have a tendency to overgrow.
It is a benign but cosmetically disfiguring condition
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It can be treated by various medications but are known to recur
Contact a surgeon for more details.
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Dr. Kunal Majoka
General Surgeon
7 yrs exp
Jaipur
Seems like h hypertrophic scar can subside on its own but better to consult general surgeon
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Dr. Harikaleeshvaran
General Surgeon
6 yrs exp
Coimbatore
Hi ... You have a condition called keloids. It occurs due to increased levels of inflammation in your body. But it's nothing serious.
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if it's increasing in size or gets itchy then consult with a general surgeon.
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