Question 1

what are the chances of getting keloids after my scar heals?

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Keloid scars: Dear hashooil, 
it depends on how they are taken care of.  With excision, regular injections of steroids, use of silicone sheeting, the chances that the keloid will come back are minimal.
Best regards, 
nima shemirani.

Question 2

how can i remove my keloid scar?

Accepted Answer

Can't be removed: Keloid scars can perhaps be reduced and improved but not totally removed. These may need to be removed surgically and then you likely will need a series of cortisone injections to try and  keep it from regrowing. There are other treatments for those which regrow but some cannot be completely controlled. You should see a surgeon experienced in keloid management.

Question 3

can you get a massage with a keloid scar?

Accepted Answer

Yes: It will soften it slightly.

Question 4

what's good to use on keloid scars on face?

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Not much: Topical silicone is about the only thing available.  Coupled with a compression garment you might see some changes. Intralesional  ((injected into the scar) is is usually very good. Steroids , calcium channel blockers and some anti-cancer drugs will get a good response. See a plastic surgeon in your area for an evaluation

Question 5

when should someone have a keloid scar removed?

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Location &amp; Size: Depends on how much it is bothering you, pain, size, location (interfering with vision or hearing).  Generally, it is a simple procedure to excise a keloid.  The main risk is recurrence of the keloid.  Compression therapy and/or steroid injections can help minimize the keloid.  If the keloid is large I generally advise removing it and starting fresh.  Good luck

Question 6

how can you minimize the appearance of a keloid scar?

Accepted Answer

Injections: Keloids can be reduced in thickness with injections of cortisone or other medications such as floururacil.

Question 7

how can i get pain releif from scar tissue and keloids?

Accepted Answer

Injection, surgery: Many keloids respond to injections of an anti-inflammatory like triamcinolone.  Others can be surgically removed by a qualified dermatologic or plastic surgeon.

Question 8

does silicone scar sheet cure keloids over a year old ?

Accepted Answer

Keloids: When a keloid forms the collagen is abnormally layed down causing the lesion to grow outside of the scar. Siilicone is good for fresh scars and hypertrophic scras however kenalog (triamcinolone) injections into the keloid is a good first round treatment option. This is routinely performed by plastic surgeons and dermatologist.

Question 9

my keloid scar won't go away after 7 injections. what can i do?

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Surgery?: Some large or complex keloids need considerably more than 7 injections to resolve; but if your keloid is not budging, you might consider consulting a qualified dermatologic or plastic surgeon about the possibility of removing it surgically.

Question 10

i've been experiencing itching on a scar. are there other symptoms of keloids?

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May not be a keloid: Not being able to examine your scar it is not possible to tell you if it is really a keloid. Itching can be pretty common in any scar as it heals, keloids too.  The major symptom of a keloid is that it enlarges beyond the margins of the original injury.

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