Is There Anybody In Tampa Who Treats Keloids?

Question

Is there anybody in Tampa area that treats Keloids on Earlobes .prefer freezing it. its size of a pea.

Jed H. Horowitz, MD, FACS · Answer

Keloids and hypertrophic scars
are common problems with piercings and gauged plugs.  They can be excised, treated with
lasers,  injections of kenalog and 5fu.
Pressure clips are sometimes useful during the healing process. Unfortunately,
there is some tendency for recurrence.

Geographic costs  and doctors can be found on
Real Self or the websites for the American Society of plastic surgeons for the
American Society of aesthetic plastic surgery

Norman Bakshandeh Day, MD, FACS · Answer

I treat these smaller keloids with steroid injections with very good results. I do not recommend freezing them off.

Philip Young, MD · Answer

You should go to someone with experience in this type of reconstruction or this will come back.

Robert L. Kraft, MD, FACS · Answer

Dr Joe Hirshfeld in the Tampa bay area has a great practice and is highly regarded in your area.  Best of luck.

Tom J. Pousti, MD · Answer

Thank you for the question.

	It is likely you will benefit from steroid injection into the small keloid scar. This may require several injections best done by a board-certified dermatologist or plastic surgeon. Please check with the relevant specialty board for appropriately trained/certified physicians in your area.

	Best wishes.

Is There Anybody In Tampa Who Treats Keloids?

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