2008年5月29日 · In the first instance steroid injections are used. The theory behind steroid treatment is that it interacts in the wound healing pathway and interferes in collagen synthesis which is what is laid down to in healing wounds. An overgrowth of the scar results in a keloid scar forming. For small keloids, this can be quite effective.

2024年7月29日 · - **Treatment Options:** Plastic surgeons can offer surgical removal of the keloid, followed by adjunct therapies to minimize recurrence, such as radiation therapy, steroid injections, or pressure dressings. Additional Treatment Options Given your history and the persistence of your keloid, exploring other treatments might be beneficial.

2024年1月28日 · The treatment of first choice, regardless of whether one is dealing with a small keloid or hypertrophic scar is the intralesional injection of anti-inflammatory agents, such as triamcinolone and 5-FU in varying concentrations and amounts, depending upon …

2012年7月3日 · Steroid injections directly into the keloid can improve symptoms such as pain and itching; steroids may also soften the keloids. Some of the body areas you describe are notorious for less than optimal healing, and have a greater frequency of widened scars, thickened scars, and/or symptomatic scars.

Hi, I'm a 24-yr old female of Asian descent. I got one small keloid scar on my shoulder following skin tag removal, I believe it was burned off. This happened when I was around 16. I then had my ears pierced when I was 21, but no keloid. I wanted to get some procedures done on the face, still thinking about them but currently wanting: 1.

2009年7月17日 · The most effective way to reduce a keloid is to have it surgically removed. Doing so will guarantee the scar is gone but does not guarantee another large scar or keloid will not form in the same place. Steroid injections directly into the keloid are another option and can also be done at the time of removal or as an individual treatment.

2015年6月20日 · Our office specializes in the management of keloids, whether single or multiple, using a combination platform that includes lasers, RF, scar modulation, Parke-Davis Scar Protocols, and injection therapy. Some keloids will require surgical intervention as an initial step for treatment. Best, Dr. Raffy Karamanoukian Realself 100 Surgeon

2012年6月25日 · It looks like you have a keloid scar. The first treatment would be to inject with Kenalog (a type of cortisone medicine). Another option is to inject with 5-fluorouracil to shrink the scar tissue. 5-fluorouracil is a chemotherapy drug which works well for thick scars.

2017年2月24日 · The Skin Rejuvenation IPL also works very well. They are also mild enough not to cause scarring or burning. People usually require 3 to 5 treatments 1 month apart. I have never seen keloid scarring with this treatment. I would suggest you speak to a few physicians before deciding on a particular treatment. Good Luck.

I had keloid scar in 2006 under my chin. I had 3 steroid injections after that to flatten the scar. Right now, my scar is flat, thin looks normal but it is still a bit red due to blood vessels. I have a very fair skin. My question is should I use IPL or PDL? My goal is reducing the redness of the scar. Thank you for answering my question.