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Is There Anybody In Tampa Who Treats Keloids?

asked 9 months ago by keithtampa in Tampa, FL
Latest answer by Philip Young, MD
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Tags: doctor referral, keloid scar

Is there anybody in Tampa area that treats Keloids on Earlobes .prefer freezing it. its size of a pea.

4 answers to Is There Anybody In Tampa Who Treats Keloids?

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Treatment of ear keloids

You are fortunate that your keloid is only the size of a pea. Many times they get much larger and have to be cut out because nothing else will work. For a small one like that there are several options. Freezing can be done, but will leave a sore that may take a month to heal. Most commonly in dermatology offices, small keloids are injected with cortisone. This is repeated monthly two or three times until it is gone. Finally, some people have been able to shrink them at home by wearing... more
T. Wayne Day, MD

Nashville Dermatologic Surgeon
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Keloids on earlobes require experience or recurrence is likely

You should go to someone with experience in this type of reconstruction or this will come back. Below is a video to illustrate our answer better. We have other informative videos and information on our website and a link is included to help you find us. see video
Philip Young, MD

Bellevue Facial Plastic Surgeon
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Tampa plastic surgeon

Dr Joe Hirshfeld in the Tampa bay area has a great practice and is highly regarded in your area. Best of luck.
Robert L. Kraft, MD

New York Plastic Surgeon

www.foresthillsplasticsurgery.com

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Treatment of Keloid Scar Ear

Thank you for the question. It is likely you will benefit from steroid injection into the small keloid scar. This may require several injections best done by a board-certified dermatologist or plastic surgeon. Please check with the relevant specialty board for appropriately trained/certified physicians in your area. Best wishes.
Tom J. Pousti, MD

San Diego Plastic Surgeon

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