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Rubber Band Keloid Removal
asked 1 year ago by Gavsta
Latest answer by Joseph Campanelli, MD
Question viewed 491 times
Tags: at-home, keloid scar, rubber band
I tied a rubber band around my keloid but im fed up of the puss and it has blisterd.Will it be ok to remove the rubber band? i'm currently taking doxycycline for acne also. Thanks
1 answer to Rubber Band Keloid Removal
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Keloid Removal
It sounds as if the skin has died and you have an infection. You should be seen by a doctor to evaluate the skin and decide on the appropriateness of an antibiotic.
Joseph Campanelli, MD
Minneapolis Facial Plastic Surgeon
Minneapolis Facial Plastic Surgeon