I developed a keloid scar on my stomach after undergoing surgery three years ago and I developed another keloid scar after undergoing a partial mastectomy three months ago. My dermatologists/surgeons at the time told me that there was nothing I could do to minimize the appearance of the scars, so I accepted it and did not try to find a remedy. Recently, however, I learned that silicone sheeting effectively reduces keloid size. Are my keloids too "old" for me to attempt to use the sheets? Is there another option for me?
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I would highly recommend using Vitamin C serum every morning to dark spots as well as using Hydroquinone creams or pads every night. You may also begin treatments such as JetPeel which infuses glycolic acid as well as brightening vitamins to affected areas. You can also treat with lasers such as...
Keloids can cause inflammation, pain, and discomfort. The first line of treatment includes:
Selective IIT
Pressure Treatment
Pulsed Dye Scar Laser
Silicone
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.
