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Human tonsil tissue includes the pair of tonsils at the back of the mouth, the adenoids behind the nose and a final area of soft tissue behind the tongue. Cases of chronic tonsillitis or infection may become difficult to treat using only antibiotics. Surgery to remove the tonsils is sometimes required, especially if a condition known as hypertrophic tonsils develops.
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Treating hypertrophic or keloid scarring as well as other forms of scarring for cosmetic or functional reasons is always a challenge. The golden standard has been Kenalog (Triamcinolone acetonide) 10 or 40 injections. But a certain segment of patients do develop a resistance to or have a natural resistance to the steroid. There are alternatives which have proven effective for kenalog resistant patients.
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Scars are among the most common of skin ailments that people suffer from, usually related to small cuts or scrapes. According to the Cleveland Clinic, there are two standard types of scars, hypertrophic and keloid, each with a distinct characteristic. Hypertrophic scars are typically the most common and do not spread beyond the initial wound, unlike keloid scars. The healing and treatment process takes time, with several different methods to achieve the desired goal.
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When we are affected by for example wounds, our body has its own healing mechanism. The healing process starts with the production of fibroblasts and skin cells. If these are produced at the same rate, wound healing will happen normally leaving a small scar that in time fades, but if the production is off, fibroblasts create a dense cluster that hinders the migration of skin cells. This is an abnormality better known as hypertrophic or keloid scarring.
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If you’ve had a c-section you will be left with a Cesarean scar, it’s just a natural part of having any surgery.

There are typically two types of incisions made when having a Cesarean, the low transverse horizontal incision and the longer vertical cut. Most c-section procedures are done with the low transverse horizontal cut. Generally, only in emergencies is the vertical cut made.
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