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Pulse Dye Laser for Keloid Removal?

I have heard mixed opnions on Pulse Dye Laser in the treatment of Keloids (some think its useless). Can it be effective in decreasing redness (this is what I hate the most about mine) and what is their expected long term outcome with re-occurence?

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2 Doctor Answers | Asked by amazzon in UK
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Laser treatment of keloid scars and hypertrophic scars

Keloids can only be treated with multi-modality regimens.  I see patients from all over the world with keloids and believe that the pulse dye laser is essential in their treatment. 
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Laser Treatment of Keloids

The pulsed-dye laser can often improve the redness of keloids, although it will not usually shrink the size of a keloid.  Better results can sometimes be achieved with combining laser treatments with injections of steroids and 5-FU.
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Eliza_ 24 Jul 2012
please provide some input for my question on keloids
http://www.realself.com/question/pulsed-dye-laser-for-keloids-cost
Megan P (Community Manager) 24 Jul 2012

Two doctors have shared their opinions. They are unlikely to see the comments in this section though, as this is a space for community members to discuss the question. :)

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