Keloid Scar on my Chest, Can It Be Treated? (profile)

I have a small keloid scar on my chest as a result of a surgery done in 2009. Ever since then the scar has always been red and a little bit bumpy. The red color seems never to fade away. When I press down the area where there is a little bumpiness, it hurts a little bit (even 3 years later). Some dermathologists have already told me to leave the scar as it is since any further treatment may make it worse. My question is whether there is a way to make the scar look less visible.

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Chest keloid treatment

Treating a keloid on the chest takes time. I would use a combination of IIT, pressure treatment, and laser to help the scar. In addition, I would also recommend Melaquin PM for the color of the scar.

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