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Removing Keloid from Left from Sebaceous Cyst

I'm an African American female. I had a sebaceous cyst removed from chest area 3 years ago. It was 1 and 1/2 in. An itchy keloid developed and now, I'm embarassed to wear swimsuit/v-necks/halters etc. What removal procedure/treatment would you recommend? Please help!

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2 Doctor Answers | Asked by mariesuzy in New York, NY
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Treatment options for keloid scars

Keloids can cause inflammation, pain, and discomfort. The first line of treatment includes: Selective IIT Pressure Treatment Pulsed Dye Scar Laser Silicone
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Injections first

Keloids are a fairly common complication on the chest. First, steroids injections should be tried. You may need a series of them. This should be tried first since there is no worsening. However, the best you can expect will be flattening and not total eradication. If this does not work injections along with cryotherapy (freezing) might be added. The downside of this is that cryotherapy may cause hyppigmentation. If these efforts fail you laser might be attempted or surgery. If the... more

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