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Keloid scars can be caused by an inflammatory reaction to sebum. In these specific circumstances, an exfoliating solution should be used to reduce sebum content. In other cases, I would advise using scarstick to reduce the size of the keloid or hypertrophic scar.
Keloids are frustrating for surgeons as they have a high tendency to recur and, because we often have to make the wound larger to remove them, when they recur they are often larger than the original keloid.Many docs recommend a three prong approach to keloids. Excision, steroid injection (often several) and external beam radiation are my typical protocol. The radiation is delivered at the hospital and is painless. Often three radiation treatments are done to reduce the amount of radiation in each individual treatment.
Keloids and hypertrophic scars (raised scars) are difficult to treat, especially on areas such as the chest and back.I treat many such scars in the office, and usually start with injections of steroid into the scar at regular intervals, along with topical therapy.Over the counter creams, such as Mederma, may help the scar become a bit flatter, but the effects are relatively mild and generally slow to appear. It turns out that occlusion, or covering the scar, is helpful. Silicone sheeting has been used with some success to reduce the thickness of keloid and hypertrophic scars. There was even a recent study that showed that covering raised scars with surgical tape reduced the thickness of the scar over time.In the end, I would advise you to have a dermatologist evaluate and treat the scar. That would give you the best chance of quickly resolving the condition.
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...
Removal of keloids is very difficult task. Some patients are more prone to developing keloids and some areas are more at risk, like the earlobe, shoulder, upper back, midline of the chest. Keloids typically run in the family and it is a problem with wound healing. So just by excising it, yes...
Keloids are caused by fibroblast bioactivity and cannot be modulated with Glycolic acid. However, there are other non surgical treatments that have worked very well in patients, including IIT and laser treatment. Surgery90210
Silicone gel injections have no role in acne scar management. I would recommend a more predictable and effective treatment, such as scar subcision.
Dark scars on the legs can be improved with the Kareskin Body Brightening Kit with Exfolase and Luminase creams; followed by fractional laser. Best, Dr. Karamanoukian#Realself100 Surgeon
No. Most importantly, even if the dermatologist uses the strongest (least dilution) strength of steroid 10 mg/cc he or she is likely to be injecting well less than a 1/2 cc. This comes out to 5 mg. tops. Plus this is a depot shot which means that it will be slowly released through time. Thus at...