My Sister Has a Fire Accident and That Caused a Large Keloid on Her Face.wat Can Be Done?

asked 11 months ago by Appy in Bangalore,India
Latest answer by Vivek Bansal, MD
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Tags: face, burn, keloid scar, options

My sister has gone through a fire accident and that resulted in the formation of keloids and scars on her body. Main concern is that there is a large keloid developed on her jawline. What is the best cure for this?????? Its very important for us.

5 answers to My Sister Has a Fire Accident and That Caused a Large Keloid on Her Face.wat Can Be Done?

Scar Removal

Cures for this are difficult. Excising the keloid has risks, among them a bigger keloid. She might first try a steroid injection, possibly laser, then think of surgery as a last resort option.

Vivek Bansal, MD
Danville Plastic Surgeon

Burn scars

A burn scar can thicken for one of several reasons. The reason this thick scar formed is important when deciding on treatment Treatment can vary depending on the findings on exam Treatment can vary from lasers, to injections, to a soft tissue expander followed byscar excision and closure. The best way to treat this is to see a physician who has experience treating burn scars and obtain that physician's opinion

Paul Carniol, MD
Summit Facial Plastic Surgeon

Keloids from burn scars

The fact that there are so many treatments for keloids just underlines the inadequacy for any one therapy. They arise from unresolved inflammation in the healing process with ongoing stimulation of collagen production. Promising new techniques include needling with procollagen peptides or carboxytherapy for collagen reorganization. Steroid injections, silicone gels and sheeting, and pressure with compression have been more traditional... more

Randy Wong, MD
Honolulu Plastic Surgeon

Keloids on face

Unfortunately there is no real "cure" for keloids, although we can significantly improve the appearance of keloids using a variety of techniques. The most common technique would be intralesional cortisone, sometimes coupled with liquid nitrogen (in white skin). Other options include excision, with adjunctive cortisone injections or imiquimod cream applied soon after. Speak to your dermatologist about the best options for you.

Benjamin Barankin, MD
Toronto Dermatologic Surgeon

Treatments for keloids

There are a number of treatments available for keloids. Keloids are difficult to treat but they can certainly be decreased in size and redness, as well as itchiness and pain. The best approach is to consult with a board-certified dermatologist or plastic surgeon regarding proper treatment for keloids. Methods that are used for keloids are: Silicone gel sheeting, which creates some compression and helps decrease the substance of the scar. I advise my patients... more

Emily Altman, MD
Short Hills Dermatologic Surgeon

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