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My Sister Has a Fire Accident and That Caused a Large Keloid on Her Face.wat Can Be Done?
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.
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Appy
in Bangalore,India
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Treatment of jawline and neck keloids
Jawline keloids have a high chance of recurrence. I would recommend excision with close monitoring afterwards for recurrence.
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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.
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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
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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.
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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:
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