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On Wednesday, Apr 16, 2003, at 05:03 Australia/Perth, JANE HELGESEN
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> I had a call from a mom who is pregnant and due in August. She says
> her 1st baby bit her when he got teeth which has left a scar. It
> healed but now that she is pregnant it is sore and uncomfortable. I
> asked if it had opened up again and she said no. Does anyone have any
> experience with something like this? Her OB dr sent her to me for
> advice. I don't think it needs any ointment or even coritsone as it
> is healed, just tender. She also wonders if it might get worse after
> she delivers.
Hi Jane,
Painful/tender scars will often settle down with silicone gel sheeting
treatment, given enough time, which this mum should have. A
dermatologist might be able to advise on whether that is suitable in
this case.
Lara Hopkins
family doc in Perth, Western Australia
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