Scars Treatment Q&A
73%
WORTH IT RATING
"Worth It Rating" shows the % of consumer reviewers
that stated the procedure was "Worth It" or not.
See more RealSelf Worth It Ratings
or Add Your Review
View Before and Afters
Average Scars Treatment Cost: $1,129
Learn about Scars Treatment
526 people and 196 doctors are talking about Scars Treatment
Get Free Email Updates
Is Tacrolimus Topical Preparation (Ointment) Suitable for Treatment of Keloids?
asked 7 months ago by ahmed samir in egypt
Latest answer by Bryan K. Chen, MD
Question viewed 101 times
Tags: keloid scar, ointment, topical
Is Tacrolimus Topical Preparation (Ointment) Suitable for Treatment of Keloids?
1 answer to Is Tacrolimus Topical Preparation (Ointment) Suitable for Treatment of Keloids?
+1
Keloid treatment
The usual approach to keloid treatment is injections with cortisone solution. Topical tacrolimus is not a standard treatment for keloids and is unlikely to be beneficial.
Bryan K. Chen, MD
San Diego Dermatologist
San Diego Dermatologist