Question 1

does anybody know of a cream to reduce the size in a keloid i have on my ear piercing hole?

Accepted Answer

Probably none.: A cream will most like not work.  You will more than likely need to have the keloid injected with a steroid by someone trained in the use of this.  I would recommend a dermatologist or plastic surgeon.  Your PCP may be comfortable with this.  If no response you will more than likely need to have this surgically removed.  It may recur.  Good luck!

Question 2

how to determine if i have a keloid on my ear piercing?

Accepted Answer

Keloids: Keloids are an overgrowth of scar tissue. If the scar has overgrown the wound, it is likely a keloid.

Question 3

is there an otc cream/treatment that could help a very minor keloid on an ear piercing? or is my only option to get steroid shots?

Accepted Answer

Small ear keloid: A small keloid can be very effectively reduced with a dilute injection of appropriate steroid. It would be a first choice, unless a prior injection was unsuccessful. Often, the cause of these keloids can be the metal punch used to create the ear hole, The hole could be ragged, trap skin cells, or scar from poor care.   It  occurs in all skin types, but creams are not effective.

Question 4

i got a bump around my ear piercing. its not a new piercing, i want to know if its a cyst or keloid. when i took my earrings out, it started to bleed. when i scratched it, it bled also. ?

Accepted Answer

Dermatologist: A dermatologist will determine the nature of your "bump". Treatment may follow. An injection of triamcinolone into it is likely to shrink it either way.

Question 5

for whoever knows about dermatology, i had a keloid removed on my ear months back and i need to know the best scar removing cream to remove the scar?

Accepted Answer

None: No easy answer. Perhaps tretinoin gel. A dermatologist might help you.

Question 6

does getting an ear piercing with a needle reduce the risk for keloids when compared to a gun?

Accepted Answer

No: There is no way predicting which method of ear piercing will give you keloid.We know that keloids are more common in dark skin people.

Question 7

if i had a keloid on my ear do you think i would be able to get a belly button piercing ?

Accepted Answer

Higher risk: You could but chances of keloid there are high

Question 8

could this bump on my ear be a keloid from my piercings?

Accepted Answer

Yes: Mostlikely, it is a keloid and can be safely ignored unless it's painul or growing.

Question 9

i think i have a keloid growing from my piercing on my ear cartilage. its red & it hurts. is it a keloid? i don't recall any pain from keloids. help?

Accepted Answer

Piercing : You are right. Keloids are not usually painful and red. Sounds more like an infection of the cartilage , which is generally not something you should pierce through. Get to your doctor asap for antibiotics, possible drainage of any fluid collection.

Question 10

what is the best procedure to get rid of keloids? permanently? i have one on my ear cartilage on the top by my piercing.

Accepted Answer

Ear Keloids: There is no permanent solution for removing keloids.  All you can do is attempt your best and hope for the desired outcome.  Scar revisions are best to start with and you could consider steroid injections at that time or later and finally consider radiation therapy (but expensive).  Its anticipated the scar will be better but no one can give you a guarantee.

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Does anybody know of a cream to reduce the size in a keloid i have on my ear piercing hole?

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How to determine if i have a keloid on my ear piercing?

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Is there an otc cream/treatment that could help a very minor keloid on an ear piercing? or is my only option to get steroid shots?

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I got a bump around my ear piercing. its not a new piercing, i want to know if its a cyst or keloid. when i took my earrings out, it started to bleed. when i scratched it, it bled also. ?

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For whoever knows about dermatology, i had a keloid removed on my ear months back and i need to know the best scar removing cream to remove the scar?

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Does getting an ear piercing with a needle reduce the risk for keloids when compared to a gun?

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If i had a keloid on my ear do you think i would be able to get a belly button piercing ?

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Could this bump on my ear be a keloid from my piercings?

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I think i have a keloid growing from my piercing on my ear cartilage. its red & it hurts. is it a keloid? i don't recall any pain from keloids. help?

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What is the best procedure to get rid of keloids? permanently? i have one on my ear cartilage on the top by my piercing.

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