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What is the Best Keloid Treatment? 15 answers

I am an african american, male, 39 yrs old that wants to get rid of a keloid that appears on my ear lobe. my family dr said i need steroid injections...

Keloids Growing Back After Removal 10 answers

I have keloids that were surgically removed. Within a year, they grew back even larger. If I get them removed again, will they keep growing back? What...

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Tying String Around Ear Keloid for Removal? 9 answers

I was reading someone saying that they tied a string around their earlobe keloid to cut off the circulation and the keloid dried up. I was wondering,...

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Keloid from Ear Piercing - Removal Options? 7 answers

Hi. I'm a 15 year old. I got my keloid on my ear as a result of a bad piercing. I went to my doctor and she said she won't treat it with a...

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Keloid Removal for 15 Year Old? 7 answers

Can a 15 year old get plastic surgery to get keloid in the neck / chest area removed?

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Best Treatment for Keloids That Don't Respond to Steroids 7 answers

I have multiple keloids on my neck, and I have had about 4 treatments of steroids already, but not too much difference. I got the big red keloids from...

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What Are the Best Treatments for Keloid Scars After Breast Reduction? 7 answers

I had a breast reduction about 2.5 years ago, when I was 17 years old. I unfortunately developed keloid scarring. I was wondering what the best way is...

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Reoccurring Keloids - How Can I Get Rid of Them? 7 answers

I have had 3 different procedures done to stop the keloids from coming back. For the first two surgeries I had steroid injections and the third...

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How Much Does Laser Scar Removal Cost? 6 answers

I need a laser scar removal. How much does it cost? Does this really work? How do I make a consultation? My scar is on my leg and on my knees. The...

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Are Steroid Injections for Keloid Scars Painful? 6 answers

I read somewhere that it is painful to get steroid injections to treat keloids and sometimes it burns. Is this true?

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Can I Still Get my Ears Pierced After Keloid Treatment? 6 answers

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I Have a Small Round Keliod Scar on my Upper Back, Can I Freeze It? 6 answers

Hello, I have a small keliod scar on my upper back/shoulder which is raised and red after having a small mole removed. I have read that using Liquid...

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Best Keloid Removal Advice for African American Skin? 5 answers

I am African American and have a very thick, very raised, approx. 10 inch keloid scar on my neck, and a trachea scar that turned keloid as well. They...

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Scar Reduction for Growing Scalp Scar? 5 answers

I have a scar forming across the back of my head and would like to minimize the growth of the scar. What treatment or procedure should I seek?

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Keloid Removal Surgery on a 3-year-old? 5 answers

My 3 year old daughter has a one inch keloid scar on her face. I am wondering, how much of this can be reduced with surgery?

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Do I Need Cortisone Shots Before Keloid Removal? 5 answers

I have a Keliod on m upper ear, which is caused from a piercing. I just started with the cortisone shot and have to return monthly. After the keliod...

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My Sister Has a Fire Accident and That Caused a Large Keloid on Her Face.wat Can Be Done? 5 answers

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...

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Procedure and Cost for Removing Keloid on Ear? 4 answers

I have a keloid behind my ear and on top of my left ear. What treatment should I have get rid of them, and how much will it cost?

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Removal for Belly Button Keloid Scar? 4 answers

I had my belly button pierced, but it was rejected. I have been left with a small scar, which I have been told is a keloid. Is there anything I could...

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Male Beard Keloid Scar Treatment 4 answers

I am a male with keloids and scars on my beard area.

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Keloid Removal on Earlobes? 4 answers

I have a keloid on the front and back part of both my earlobes. I really don't know what the steps are for the Keloid removal of one. How would I go...

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How to Flatten a Keloid Scar Caused by a Biopsy? 4 answers

I have a scar now from a biopsy to check for Morphea (I have it). Do you know what I can use to help heal/flatten/reduce the visibility of the scar...

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What Can I Do About a Large Keloid 1 Year Post C-section? 4 answers

I have had 2 c-sections, both formed painful keloid scars. During my second c-section the doctor tried several different techniques to prevent new...

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What is the Best Option for Keloid Scar Removal? 4 answers

I have scars from a breast augmentation several years ago. After some research, I have found that they may be called keloid scars. What is the best...

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Does Removing a Keloid with a Rubber Band Really Work? 4 answers

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Best Surgical Procedure for Keloids 4 answers

How likely is to recur after surgery? My Keloids were caused by acne.

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I Had the Lifestyle Lift and Was Left with a One Inch Long Keloid Scar. 4 answers

I Had the Lifestyle Lift and Was Left with a One Inch Long Keloid Scar in front of my earlobe,which is also out of place.How much would it cost to fix it?

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How Successful is Keloid Removal, What are Chances of it Returning? (photo) 4 answers

I have a keloid on my ankle that has been there for about ten years or so. It is the size of a quarter. I have heard about keloids resurfacing after...

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How Much Does Keloid Removal Cost? 3 answers

My boyfriend has a keloid. How much do you think it would cost me to get it removed?

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Can Keloids Have Cancer Cells in Them? 3 answers

I am a 36 year old woman, I have a keloid on the back of my right shoulder and inner right forearm. The problem that I have is that they can cause...

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Keloid Treatment: Hollowing out and Radiation 3 answers

Hi, I have large keloids on my shoulders. My plastic surgeon suggested hollowing it out, maybe taking 90% of it out in the middle, then he can use the...

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Scar Treatment for Scalded Asian Skin? 3 answers

I have developed hypertrophic scarring on my chest as a result from scalding over 5 years ago. What type of treatment and the best treatment there is...

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Can Keloids Be Softened, Flattened, or Removed with Glycolic Acid? 3 answers

I want to reduce a 9 year old keloid on my chest that is about an inch long. I've had good results from using glycolic acid on my acne, so I'm...

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How to Reduce Scarring from Piercings? 3 answers

I have snake bite piercings (two piercings under the lip resembling 'snake bites'). I have had my snake bites for about 4 months now and want to...

before female lips piercing scar

Hot Water and Pressure to Reduce a Keloid? 3 answers

If I apply hot water and pressure to a developing keloid scar, will it reduce the scar?

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Removal Options for Keloid That Grew Back After Surgery? 3 answers

I have a keloid in my left upper ear. I had surgery but it grew back and it's bigger than before. I want to know what my options are. I really want...

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Itching and Painful Keloids - Treatment? 3 answers

I have keloids on my back, chest and cheek. They all between 5 and 10years old they are large and raised.And are still continuing to get larger. They...

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Keloid Treatment on Stomach - Will Radiation Cause Cancer? 3 answers

I have large keloids on my stomach from 2001 surgery and they irritate and hurt me. I visited a dermotologist who says my only 2 options are steroids...

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What Can Be Done for Pulled-in Surgery Scars? 3 answers

I had a lumpectomy and removal of 3 lymph nodes and radiation on the left side that left me with pulled-in, nasty scars, and a nipple that faces to...

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Cheap Keloid Removal 3 answers

Im 18 years old i have extremely embarassing keloids for 3 years after getting my ears peirced.They way they are hidden beacuse I have long Dread...

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How to Removal Keloid Formed on Nostril from Nose Piercing? 3 answers

I have had my nose pierced for 2 1/2 years now and it have developed a keloid around the hole. I would like to have it completely removed, since it is...

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Painful Keloids 3 answers

My Keloids Are Vey Painful, I Dont Care About How It Looks , Ijust Want the Pain to Stop, What Can I Do?

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Best Treatment for Sternotomy Hypertrophic Small Scars Kenalog or Depo Metrol Injections? 3 answers

I had heart (sternotomy) surgery a couple of years ago, since then I developped 3 small keloid - hypertrophic scars. Which in your view, would be the...

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Is There Any Kind of Treatment for Keloids (Scar) After You Get a Breast Augmentation? 3 answers

I had a breat augmentation and didn't scar or develop a keloid the first time. I healed very well; however, I went bigger the second time...

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Keloid Removal - Should I Try Cryosurgery? 2 answers

I have a chest keloid. I started silicone patching then cortisone injections. It had no effect. I had surgical excision in 2005 with radiation...

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Can Silicone Sheeting Be Used on Old Keloid Scars? 2 answers

I developed a keloid scar on my stomach after undergoing surgery three years ago and I developed another keloid scar after undergoing a partial...

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Is a Bleeding Keloid Cancerous? 2 answers

My keloid is approximately 6 cm in diameter and has been bleeding for a few weeks. Could this infection be cancerous? I have an appointment in a few days.

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Silicone Gel Sheets or Liquid Gel for Keloid Scars? 2 answers

I have two scars on my chest that were diagnosed to be of the keloid scar family. One is the size of a tic tac and I have received cortisone...

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Best Keloid Removal Treatment for Chest and Back? 2 answers

I would like to know what the best treatment is to get rid of keloids? I have a lot of keloid scars on my chest and back. I tried the steroid shots...

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Will Insurance Cover Keloid Removal from C-section? 2 answers

My scar tissue has become very painful over the past 5 years causing severe back and abdominal pain due to scar tissue.Would this be considered...

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Treatment for Keloid on Head Area? 2 answers

What can I do for a keloid that has formed in the back of the head area? It is about the size of a penny or bigger. I've already had an injection...

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What is the Cost of Keloid Removal? 2 answers

If this isn't a procedure covered by insurance, what would it cost out of pocket to pay for keloid removal?

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Can Scar Removal Remove All Types of Scars? 2 answers

I was in a car accident in Las Vegas and the glass shattered onto my legs. Now, I have keloids. Will scar removal help with this scar, or are there...

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Steroid Treatments for Keloid Painful? 2 answers

I have had steroid treatments in the past for my keloid and they have always been very painful. I have even refused to take anymore because of the...

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Keloid Removal for a Baby? 2 answers

My child has keloid on the vertex of his head since birth. Now, he is 11 months old. What is the best treatment at this age group as it is still...

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Ear Keloid Removal 2 answers

I recently saw an ENT surgeon about the half inch keloid on my right ear that I've had for 6 years, who immediately after 20 seconds of looking at...

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What Cosmetics Can Be Use to Cover a Keloid? 2 answers

Do to a keloid that formed 4 inches in my chest. I no longer can wear v-neck or low-cut top dresses. Too embarrassing! I hate shopping, because I have...

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Keloid Treatments to Ensure They Never Reoccur? 2 answers

What are the ways in which you can treat keloids and make sure that they never reoccur? Thanks.

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Southern California Keloid Specialist who Accepts PPO Insurance? 2 answers

I'm a 35 Year Old Latina Who Has Suffered from Earlobe Keloids for Years. I've Had 5 (4 with Kaiser and 1 in Mexico) all that came out of...

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What is the Cost and Options for Scar Tissue Removal On Earlobe? (photo) 2 answers

I have a small bubble on the back of my earlobe from stretching my ears (I believe it is a keloid) it has been there for many months. It is not very...

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Keloids Around Nipple After Breast Surgery 2 answers

After a Breast Surgery I Developed Keloids Around the Nipple( Like a Ring).. Help?

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Best Keloid Removal Method For Body And Face 2 answers

I am soon going to get health insurance so that i can go to a specialist to talk about my keloids which i have on my chest, back, right shoulder and...

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What would it take to remove this scar? 2 answers

Hi! I have this scar that formed as a result of a pimple that didn't heal properly. It's approx. 6 years old, located on my cleavage and is...

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How Do I Get Rid of a Keloid Scar on my Hand? (photo) 2 answers

I have some type of scar on my hand. I think it's a keloid scar. It's dark in one part & then lighter than my skin color in another part. It's also risen.

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Cost for a Small Keloid Removal? 1 answer

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...

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Is Dermatix Gel Effective in Removing Keloids? 1 answer

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Is This Scar from my Navel Piercing a Keloid? 1 answer

I'm wondering because I want to get it repierced but first, I want to know if it's a keloid or just hypertrophic scar so I can proceed to find methods...

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Treatment Options for Giant Keloid on Childs Back 1 answer

Child had an untreated burn approx 1 yr ago. keloid is 12 x 25 cms. causes constant itching. child is 34" tall, weighs 25 lbs.

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Options for Red Keloid Scar on Neck? 1 answer

I have a what my dermatologist calls a keloid scar on my neck, this was caused by an accidental, self-inflicted chemical burn. My scar has not grown...

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California Keloid Removal Doctor Recommendation 1 answer

My 14-year old grandson had acne on his chest, back, and shoulders which developed into a staph infection during football training last year. After...

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Liquid Nitrogen for Keloid Treatment? 1 answer

I've been doing research regarding keloid scars. I have heard of injecting Liquid Nitrogen-scar surface is minimally injured while only the deep scar...

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Is Keloid Injection Cost on a Per-keloid Basis or Per-appointment Basis? 1 answer

I have several keloids in a cluster on my chest. I've been trying Cordran tape, but it's such a hassle and hasn't been working very quickly at all....

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Liquid Nitrogen Vs. Other Keloid Removal Treatments? 1 answer

I am African American, and I had Dermatix C, Cortisone shots, and silicone patch for my keloid scar. The keloid was reduced, but always came back....

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Keloid Removal Treatment for Indian Skin? 1 answer

How can I get rid of the keloid on my chest? I’m an Indian. It is reddish in color, rarely itchy, size ¾ of an inch. Could you suggest...

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Is Steroid Injection for Keloid Safe While Breast Feeding? 1 answer

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...

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Keloid After Piercings? 1 answer

I developed a keloid after an ear piercing a few years back. Now I want a lip piercing, and I'd like to know, what are my chances of developing...

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Creams for Keloid Removal? 1 answer

I cut my hair and ended up having a pimple-size bump on the back of my head. It bleeds and even sometimes pus came out. At first I ignored it,...

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Best Treatment for Keloid Burn Scar on Hands? 1 answer

I have 10-year-old 2nd/3rd degree burn scars on my hands. Some skin specialists said that they are keloids. Is there any treatment for such scars? If...

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Removal for Keloid on Ear? 1 answer

I have a keloid on my right ear the size of a cashew peanut. It happened from an ear piercing session. I permed my hair and kept perming and some of...

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Radical Action for Keloids 1 answer

I'm a medium-complected African-American male with a very resistant facial keloid for about 7 years. A year ago, I began developing a new one on...

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Best Treatment for Old Keloid with Discoloration? 1 answer

I am tired of my keloid, I have it since I was 7 years old. I have tried almost every single Keloid removal option doctors recommend: from steroid...

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How to Avoid Bleeding During Keloid Removal? 1 answer

I have a keloid on my ear, its connected to a small piece of skin, I wanted to cut it off but I don't want to bleed to death, should I use tea tree,...

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Removal of Keloid on Shoulder After Mole Removal? 1 answer

I have a keloid scar on my left shoulder due to a mole removal about 8 years ago. It is raised but soft not hard. I'm embarrassed to wear tank...

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Best Treatment for a Large Keloid? 1 answer

Hi, I am a 20-year-old Hispanic female. I have had a large keloid on my shoulder that is about 2 inches in width, annd 4 inches in length. I have had...

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Treatment for Keloids from Cigarette Burn? 1 answer

I have 3 keloids from a cigarette burn on my upper left shoulder. I have had these burns for several years and was curious as to the cost and the best...

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How to Remove Old Scar? 1 answer

How to remove old scar/keloid? I am 19 yrs old now, I've got this scar when I was 12. The length of it maybe 5cm. I have long legs, I can't...

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Keloid Laser Removal Cost Tiers 1 answer

How much does keloid removal cost? Does it depend on size?

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Plastic Surgeon to Have Keloid Removed? 1 answer

I have a keloid on my right ear. From my ear being pierced. Do I need to contact a plastic Surgeon to have it removed? Or can any doctor do the procedure?

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Rubber Band Keloid Removal 1 answer

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...

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How to Make Keloids from Shingles Less Visible? 1 answer

After a bout with shingles, I developed noticeable keloid scarring where the blisters occurred. How can I at least change the appearance of my scars...

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How to Treat Keloid on the Mustache? 1 answer

Whatis best way to treat Keloid located on mustache caused by injury to mole?

male moles mustache scar

Tissue Adhesives to Prevent Scarring After Surgery? 1 answer

Would the newer tissue adhesives used for wound closure have any impact on reducing the incidence of both hypertrophic scarring and keloid formation...

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Other Options for Keloid Removal when Steroid Injections Don't Work? 1 answer

I have a massive keloid scar (lump) behind my ear. I've had two steroid injections of 2cc trigon depot over 5 months, and there as been no change, the...

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Cyroshape Doctor Recommendations 1 answer

Some keloid sufferes seem keen on interlesional cyrotherapy (Cyroshape) as it makes some big claims. Does anyone know a doctor who is doing this...

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Keloid Formation on a 3-year-old Child? 1 answer

My 3-year-old son suffered a dog bite on the side of his face about 1 month ago. He got multiple stitches on his cheek and also under the surface of...

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Will Keloid Injection Affect Breastfeeding? 1 answer

My dermatologist advised me to take injections for my keloid, but I’m also breastfeeding. Is it ok? Will it affect the baby?

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Treatment for Keloid Scar After Skin Grafting? 1 answer

I got burned by firecrackers 12 years ago, and skin grafting was done on my injuries. Skin was taken from my thigh region and grafted to my thumb,...

Is There a Non Surgical Way to Remove Keloid? 1 answer

I have had keloids for about 3 yrs I have been waiting in a queue to remove them but just found out I have to go private. Does the removal cost a lot...

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High Risk to Remove Keloid at 16 and Over? 1 answer

Does keloid removal at 16 and over pose high risk? I have keloid on my ear.

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Alternative Treatment for Keloid? 1 answer

Steroid injections aren't helping my keloid. I have had two sessions with 2cc of Trigon depot and my keloid is getting bigger. What is the best thing...

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How Much Does Freezing a Keloid with Liquid Nitrogen Cost? 1 answer

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Mixture of Lonacort and Xylocane Injection for Keloids? 1 answer

What is the proportion for mixing Lonacort and Xylocane for keloid removal?

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Alternative Keloid Removal Treatment for Indian Skin? 1 answer

Hi, I am an Indian girl and have a keloid scar on my left cheek. It has been growing for 10 yrs, and I've tried steriod shots to no avail. Can you...

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Earlobe Keloid - Treatment Debulk Or Cut It All? 1 answer

I had my keloid excised before but didn't follow through with after treatment and it grew back bigger. 3 X3. I went to kaiser today and my doctor...

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Alternative Treatment to Sternum Keloid? 1 answer

Apart from steroids what would be considered the best treatment for a sternum keloid. If any?

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Remove keloid on my back - or will it grow back bigger? 1 answer

I've had my keloid on my back since I was 15. I am now 20, and it has doubled in size. And the location of the keloid is right where my bra is, so it...

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Long-term Treatment Necessary for Keloids? 1 answer

Will I need to continue getting keloid removal treatment to keep the keloid from growing or being irritated? I don't want any more cutting on my...

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I Have my Thigh Scar. Never Worn Short Dress, What is my Option in Scar Revision? 1 answer

I have my scars since 8 years old. i even forgot how i get these. can this be surgically removed? and if yes, what are the chances that it wont be a...

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How to Remove Keloids on Back 1 answer

I have 3 keloids on my shoulders which look very ugly . i cant wear sleeveless clothes because of them . please help me . i need a way to remove them.

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What Can I Do to Improve the Skin Lightening After a Keloid Injection? 1 answer

I had a very small keloid on my chest (no bigger than an inch). I got it injected with steroids and it is now completely flat however the skin there...

African American after darkening options

Would Cryosurgery Help with my Keloid or Should I Begin Getting Injections? 1 answer

Will Putting Polysporin on a Chest Blister Prevent Keloids or Create Them by Overhealing? 1 answer

I got the Palomar Lux G to treat the redness left by my chest keloids. I usually get cortisone treatments to flatten them as well. A blister formed...

after blister chest

Is It Okay for Me to Remove my Keloids While Pregnant? 1 answer

I have two small keloids on my ear that I badly want removed, but do not have enough money at the moment to surgically remove. Two of my friends...

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Keloid Scars After Piercing 1 answer

My four year has developed keloid on ear lobe after piercing 3yrs ago.What can be done to remove this?

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