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Scar treatment

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Hypertrophic scarring

A scar is "active" approximately one year after the accident/surgery. If excessive scar formation (hypertrophy) occurs, the scar can be improved during this time using silicone padding and compression therapy. Once the scar has matured, surgical scar correction may be an option.

Keloid

Keloids are characterised by abnormal and disproportionate growth beyond the original boundaries of a scar, usually several months after the scar has formed. Keloids occur more frequently in families with darker skin tones and on certain parts of the body. The cause is unclear.

Smaller keloids can be treated by injecting cortisone directly into the keloid. This usually requires several injections at intervals of a few weeks. Each injection only takes a few minutes and can be carried out under local anaesthetic. Surgical removal is the treatment of choice for larger keloids.

Unfortunately, recurrence is possible despite therapy.

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Counselling hotline for child and youth emergencies

The Medgate Kids Line provides quick and uncomplicated medical advice if your child is unwell. The medical team of our partner Medgate is available to you by telephone around the clock.

058 387 78 82
(billing via health insurance)

For emergencies abroad: Call the emergency number of your health insurance company. You will find this number on your health insurance card.

More information: On the Page of the emergency ward you will find everything you need to know about behaviour in emergencies, typical childhood illnesses and waiting times.

Important emergency numbers

144 Outpatient clinic
145 Tox Info Suisse (Poisonings)
117 Police
118 Fire brigade

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University Children's Hospital Basel
Spitalstrasse 33
4056 Basel | CH

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