Does contact dermatitis following ablative laser surgery increase chances of keloid formation?

November 22, 2023
Asked By:iamsmelmon in Scotland, United Kingdom

I have a history of keloid - I have a small one on my chest and my mother has them too. I received ablative laser surgery on a 1x1cm spot on my cheek recently for a sunspot. All was going well but 12 days post procedure, I developed contact dermatitis in response to a sheet mask. I used 1% hydrocortisone cream + Cicaplast Baume B5 to treat the inflammation. I am now very worried about keloid formation . What is your take on this?

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