Question 1

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.

Question 2

how do i get rid of keloids?

Accepted Answer

Many treatments: There are many ways to treat keloid including steroid injection, surgery and radiation therapy.  None of them are full proof, however so have a frank discussion with your doc to get a feeling for what your chances are for a good result.
Dr t.

Question 3

how can you permanently get rid of keloids?

Accepted Answer

I don't know: As far as i know there is no way to assure that removal is permanent.

Question 4

how do you get rid of keloids without surgery?

Accepted Answer

You can't: Injection of cortisone into keloid can shrinkage its size but not the total. However, surgery is not the answer either. It may cause a bigger keloid.

Question 5

what are some treatments to help get rid of keloids?

Accepted Answer

Pemf: For keloids pemf works better and is safer.

Question 6

how can i get rid of keloids on face and chest?

Accepted Answer

This is a "tough": question....if keloids are removed surgically more keloids generally form...this tendency is GENETIC and treatments are not always effective.  CONSULT with a DERMATOLOGY SPECIALIST..

Hope this is helpful!
Dr Z

Question 7

what is the best over the counter medication/product that will get rid of keloids caused by acne on my chest ?

Accepted Answer

No one knows but...: I know of no formal research on this so it is impossible to say what is "the best" but there are many home remedies including apple cider vinegar, calendula,tea tree oil, iodine solution and proteolytic enzymes that are reported to help, though none help all the time and some may have side effects. See http://www.earthclinic.com/cures/keloid_scar.html 
for a detailed discussion of various options.

Question 8

does anyone know a good way to get rid of keloids caused by piercings?

Accepted Answer

Keloid treatments...: Traditionally include surgical removal as well as injection with corticosteroids.  However, other treatments are available.  Depending on the size of the keloid and location, surgical removal with close follow-up may be a great approach.  Consider asking your dermatologist what approach is best and what can be done to prevent regrowth.

Question 9

i had an ear keloid removed but there is still some keloid tissue within my ear. is there are way to get rid of it?

Accepted Answer

Unfortunately: since a keloid is a overgrown "scar" remocing it often just "generates" another scar..especially in people who are "prone" to keloid formation!

I would suggest you consult a Board Certified Dermatologist with an "interest" in this condition!

Hope this helps
Dr Z

Question 10

how to get rid of very large ear keloid?

Accepted Answer

Plastic surgery: Consultation can review options. These can include steroid injections, pressure therapy, excision, chemotherapeutic injection, and even radiation treatments, or more than one of these. Keloids tend to occur in genetically-susceptible individuals, and areas of chronic irritation or inflammation can be the triggering stimulus, especially if there are normal scars elsewhere! once gone, gold earrings!

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