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It is usually not a good idea to have a piercing when there is a keloid present on the ear. The recurrent trauma, as well as the pressure and tension from the earring could cause further keloid formation, or encourage growth of the existing keloid. I would recommend consultation with a board-certified plastic surgeon or dermatologist for evaluation.
If you are prone to keloids, an ear piercing may not be a good idea since a keloid may occur. Cartilage piercings have even more risks.
I would recommend Melarase creams twice daily to help reduce the risk of post inflammatory hyper pigmentation. Best, Dr. Karamanoukian Los Angeles
I would use a combination of Plato's Scar Serum and Melarase creams to reduce the activity of the scars and reduce hyper pigmentation. Best, Dr. Karamanoukian Los Angeles
You will need this surgically removed for the best improvement. The scar will heal and can be lasered after to give an even smoother appearance. Best, Dr. Emer.
Our treatments use combination therapy to improve the epidermis and dermis for most deep scars. The options available for acne scars depend on the character of your scars, in terms of topography and contour. We see atrophic and hypertrophic acne scars, as well as scars that have hypo and...
Thank you for your question and for sharing your photographs. It appears that your keloid is fairly mature and sizable, so in my opinion, conservative measures such as ointments, compression therapy or silicone sheets are unlikely to work. To start conservatively I would recommend a...
Assuming that these are purely cosmetic areas of PIH, I would suggest using Melarase creams to improve pigmentation of the skin. The cause of the pigmentation should be assessed. Best, Dr. Karamanoukian Los Angeles