How Often Should Injections Be Applied to Keloids?
asked 10 months ago by bill2008 in Miami, FL
Latest answer by Daniel Greenwald, MD
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Tags: keloid scar
I have Keloids on my chest, back, and face. I have used something called Scarprin it hasn't worked and It's expensive. Yesterday i started using tea tree oil because i heard it helps, but i was thinking of injections. I had them a couple years ago, and i wanted to know, if i do get them again, should i get them often and how often? because i know one session isn't enough. Have you guys had success in the past? I would really like to get rid of these Keloids :(
2 answers to How Often Should Injections Be Applied to Keloids?
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Treatment for established keloids
Research on the treatment of established (mature) keloids has not demonstarted any significant benefit to any particular treatment modality. Some patients report relief from itching and burning with steroid injections, but this is not usually accompanied by much in the way of size reduction.
Kenalog injections have very low risk, so you might want to try a series of injections spaced 4-6 weeks apart. Costs should be low and may be covered by insurance. Barring any...
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Keloid treatment
There are 2 issues with keloids-their removal and prevention of their recurrence. Problems occur when you confuse the two. Injections are used to prevent recurrence but do not work so well on keloids without the benefit of immediate prior excision.
Scarprin is a silicone based scar treatment. Neither it nor tea tree oil will reduce keloids. Do not waste your time or money on these.
My response to your question/post does not represent formal medical advice or constitute a doctor...
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