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best keloid scar removal cream
A 27-year-old female asked:
Dr. Otto Placik answered
33 years experience in 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
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Dr. Michael Tomeo answered
37 years experience in Dermatology
Yes : Sometimes the use of any such cream helps to reduce scarring primarily from the massaging action of applying the product.
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Dr. Richard Zimon answered
58 years experience in 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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Dr. Mark Burke answered
18 years experience in 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 43-year-old member asked:
Dr. Daniel Careaga answered
17 years experience in 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 37-year-old member asked:
Dr. John Ebner answered
17 years experience in 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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Dr. Barry Press answered
43 years experience in 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 44-year-old member asked:
Dr. Krishna Narayanan answered
Specializes in Plastic Surgery
Irritation: If you have irritation over the counter cortisone may help.
A 54-year-old member asked:
Dr. Allison Holzapfel answered
21 years experience in Plastic Surgery
No: Your risk of recurrence is definitely lower, but keloids can definitely still recur.
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