Toe joint scars are known as keloid scars, which can be removed through medication, laser treatment and surgery as prescribed by the doctor.
1. Drug treatment: patients can use topical silicone drugs, such as silicone gel, to lighten and repair the effect of toe joint scarring; also can be injected locally with glucocorticoid drugs, such as Triamcinolone acetonide, to inhibit scar proliferation.
2. Laser treatment: patients can follow the doctor’s instructions for dye, fractional laser and other treatments, through the local irradiation of laser way to inhibit the growth of blood vessels in the deep skin, promote the elimination of toe joint scarring.
3. Surgery: Patients can undergo scar excision as prescribed by the doctor to remove the toe joint scar by surgical means. If the scar is large, it may have to be removed in several stages.
There are various reasons for removing the scars on the toes and joints. Patients are advised to consult their doctors at the hospital and adopt the appropriate treatment.