On Wednesday, Apr 16, 2003, at 05:03 Australia/Perth, JANE HELGESEN
wrote:

> 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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