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best keloid scar removal cream
A 20-year-old female asked:
Dr. Otto Placik answered
34 years experience Plastic Surgery
Scar revision + mole: I have not seen impressive results with laser treatment of keloids but perhaps other colleagues have. Furthermore the mole concerns me even more. If t ... Read More
Dr. Christopher Kovanda answered
29 years experience Plastic Surgery
Tumor of scar: True keloids are an overgrowth of scar tissue beyond the border of the original scar. They are genetically predetermined and are difficult to treat. ... Read More
Dr. Payman Danielpour answered
19 years experience Plastic Surgery
Surgery: The best treatment for your keloid would be surgical excision plus steroid injections. The surgical excision would rid the keloid and rid the mole and ... Read More
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Dr. Michael Tomeo answered
38 years experience Dermatology
Yes : Sometimes the use of any such cream helps to reduce scarring primarily from the massaging action of applying the product.
Dr. Michael Fisher answered
32 years experience Dermatology
Keloid Scar Therapy: Conventional treatments for keloids include: cortisone injections, silicone gel sheeting, cryosurgery, radiation, pulsed dye laser.
Non conventional ... Read More
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Dr. Richard Zimon answered
59 years experience Internal Medicine
A keloid: will not disappear ....and surgical removal often just produces another keloid..no ointment helps....I would consult with a Board Certified Dermatolog ... Read More
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A 31-year-old member asked:
Dr. Mark Burke answered
19 years experience Plastic Surgery
Really none.: If you have a true keloid scar the best first line treatment is steroid injection. If that fails to improve the keloid to your satisfaction the next ... Read More
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A 36-year-old member asked:
Dr. Daniel Careaga answered
18 years experience Plastic Surgery
No Cream: If you truly have a keloid, there is no cream that will remove it. Keloids must be surgically removed and then aggressively prevented. Options for p ... Read More
A 29-year-old member asked:
Dr. John Ebner answered
18 years experience Dermatology
Not necessarily: The laser will remove the surface of the keloid, but it can and often will grow back quickly and larger. Close follow up after removal of keloid scar ... Read More
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A 35-year-old member asked:
Dr. Morris Westfried answered
46 years experience Dermatology
Yes: It will soften it slightly.
A 39-year-old member asked:
Dr. Barry Press answered
44 years experience Plastic Surgery
No.: The only injection that has been somewhat helpful for keloid scars is a steroid, which is only available by prescription.
Remember, the doctor who ... Read More
A 38-year-old member asked:
Dr. Krishna Narayanan answered
Specializes in Plastic Surgery
Irritation: If you have irritation over the counter cortisone may help.
A 47-year-old member asked:
Dr. Allison Holzapfel answered
22 years experience Plastic Surgery
No: Your risk of recurrence is definitely lower, but keloids can definitely still recur.
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