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Is Steroid Injection for Keloid Safe While Breast Feeding?
asked 3 years ago by OSApril in New York
Latest answer by Benjamin Barankin, MD
Question viewed 732 times
Tags: breast feeding, keloid scar
I have a keloid scar from a C-section . I have a scar the size of a medium brazilnut. It is starting to become painful in my clothes because it protrudes and folds over. Please offer some suggestions. Would steroids be alright being that I am currently breastfeeding but in the process of weaning? - Desperate in NY
1 answer to Is Steroid Injection for Keloid Safe While Breast Feeding?
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Steroid injection for keloid while breastfeeding
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 of caution, I would start with a low concentration of cortisone injection (e.g. 2.5mg/ml) to see if this would work while maintaining the best safety profile. Another option would be liquid nitrogen...
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