Question 1

how long does it take to remove a keloid?

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Varies: It is difficult to remove a keloid surgically because it can grow back , or grow back larger than before. Keloids can be reduced in size by freezing , injections or lasr. In some keloids a combination of treatments are used with or without pressure to flatten the keloid and decrease the pain.

Question 2

i have a keloids in hand and taking  steroid treatment from month of dec 2012 to till. its take too much time to remove. is there any other treatment?

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Surgery is possible: Keloids scars can be very difficult to treat as recurrence is common but they are often mistaken for abnormal ("hypertrophic") scars which may be easier to treat. Topical treatment with pressure, silicone and corticosteroids can help. Next treatments include injectable steroids and radiation and finally surgery and laser treatments. 
Seek consultation with a plastic surgeon.

Question 3

can you remove a keloid?

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Difficult: Keloids can be removed but need very good after care because they have a high recurrence rate.

Question 4

how do i safely remove a small keloid?

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Laser or Injection: Certain lasers can help keloids, as can injections of cortisone.  So see you dermatologist or plastic surgeon as they can help with these treatments, or you can try over the counter silicone strips.

Question 5

can my keloid be removed non-surgically?

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No: No it can't, but with scar treatment such as topical silicone products or steroid injections it can be greatly improved in appearance.

Question 6

what should i do about my mini keloid? how can i remove it?

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See plaTic surgery: Keloid management varies depending upon its  size, location, and prior treatments. Options include pressure via taping, injections of medication that help the scar get smaller and surgery, often with the use of  3 x-ray treatments to prevent it from coming back.

Question 7

if you grow a keloid should you take the earring out? could it get worse if left on?

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Yes.: I would remove the earring and would be reluctant to have any more piercings. Usually first line treatment is steroid injection.  If this fails, another option is excision with use of a compression earring with silicone lining for at least 1 year after, even then there is risk of recurrence and it can actually end up worse in some cases. See a plastic surgeon, ent, or dermatologist.

Question 8

hello? i have had keloids for a while now and ive been wanting to remove them whats the best advice?

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Keloids.: Two options here.  One would be steroid injections into the keloids, hoping they shrink over the long term.  This is not always effective.  Second, they can be cut out, but the problem would be that the healing from the resection of a keloid can, of course, produce another keloid.  Discuss with Dermatologist, but may be wise to just leave them be.

Question 9

please advise what is the best way to remove keloids from the skin?

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Improve, yes...: But get rid of, no (this applies to all scars.) true keloids can be very difficult to deal with. They are more common in people with darkly pigmented skin and are characterized by scarring that exceeds the boundaries of the original wound. Numerous options exist including pressure, steroid injection, low dose radiation, and others. See a plastic surgeon for an evaluation.

Question 10

is there any way to remove a hypertrophic scar and a keloid?

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More common in the: Black race; occasionally helped by steroid injections, but i see the ones that have failed, and those that have many. Removing the scar by a plastic/cosmetic surgeon followed by radiotherapy. Get the XRT consult and surgeon to discuss...Needs to happen same day as surgery.

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