I have a keloid on my knee and it sometime causes me pain. What should I do? (photos)

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Raffy Karamanoukian, MD, FACS · Answer

Begin with application of Plato's Scar Serum. I am one of the leading experts on keloid treatment in the country and would begin with topical massage, IIT, pulsed dye laser, and fractional co2. Best, Dr. Karamanoukian Los Angeles

Jason Emer, MD · Answer

This requires a laser and scarring expert.  If you have pain, start with pulsed dye laser and 5fu/steroid injections and see how much you get improvement.  Best, Dr. Emer.

Jaime S. Schwartz, MD, FACS · Answer

I appreciate your question.I treat these with steroid injections.That should decrease the pain and itchingThe best way to assess and give true advice would be an in-person exam.Please see a board-certified plastic surgeon that specializes in aesthetic and restorative plastic surgery.best of luck!Dr Schwartz

John L. Burns Jr., MD · Answer

Intralesional steroid injections would be the best approach.  Trying to remove the scar might make things worse.

I have a keloid on my knee and it sometime causes me pain. What should I do? (photos)

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