I have a small keloid about the size of a raisin on my ear. I miss wearing earrings and am really wanting to get it removed. How much would Keloid removal cost for me? Please help me.
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Keloid treatment should initially be conservative but should focus
on definitive treatments and a goal of recurrence reduction.
In these patients, I have focused on a multidisciplinary course of
treatment including topical treatments, silicone sheeting, aggressive
TAC injections, and ...
Keloids are frequently injected with cortisone to shrink them and reduce discomfort. While we try to minimize the use of any treatments during pregnancy or breastfeeding, because the injection puts the medicine right into the scar, it is unlikely to have any systemic effect. To err on the side...
Kenalog injections, or Triamcinolone Injections, are available in two common strengths and are injected intralesionally into keloid and hypertrophic scars. Patients with uncomfortable and painful keloids often complain of pain at the time of incision. However, the kenalog is generally...