Question 1

10small keloids chest-steroid injctions x 2. all flat but 2months on older keloids that went away years ago are growing back as well as small new one?

Accepted Answer

Repeat: Try the injection with steroids again. There are silicone based wound gels that can help.

Question 2

what could  you do to get rid of old keloid scars?

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Many things: If it's a true keloid, it's a disease of healing and simple removal will result in a rapid return and probably worse.  Pressure, radiation, steroid injections and some types of chemotherapy all work to some extent, and there are times for each of them.  For example, earlobe keloids in african americans, i generally excise followed by treatment with chemo (5fu) steroid combo. Very effective.

Question 3

i have an old keloid on my leg, how can i get rid of it?
thank you
ornella.

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Keloid Scars: Keloid scars can be improved in appearance but there will be some type of residual scar after treatment. You cannot completely get rid of the scar. Consult a board certified plastic surgeon to learn about your treatment options.

Question 4

i treated a 5 year old keloid at home with crushed alka-seltzer and it has nearly disappeared. why? what in alka-seltzer worked for a keloid?

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Massage of keloid: with the crushed product is most likely responsible for the reduction in size of your keloid rather than the chemicals itself.  The crushed particles helped to break up the scar tissue.  I'm happy this is working for you.

Question 5

keloids chest-steroid injctions x 2.flat but  2months on area is red, older keloids that went away years ago are growing back aswell as small new ones?

Accepted Answer

Chronic cellulitis: What type of steroid is being used - kenalog, (triamcinolone) celestone, etc? I would be happy to view a camera phone shot. Have antibiotics been used to treat the reddened area? Thank you for allowing me to consider your questions.

Question 6

which scar cream would work better for flattening on an old keloid scar?

Accepted Answer

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 option is excision which comes with very high recurrence rates (and can come back worse than the original) and a postop regimen of silicone, pressure, and in severe cases even radiation treatment.

Question 7

i'm injecting 500mg weekly testosterone enanthate for bodybuilding purposes. could that make a 6 month old keloid on tragus grow larger?

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Unknown: I don't know the answer to your question, but the effect of high dose testosterone on a keloid should be the least of your worries.  I would be a lot more concerned about what it is doing to your heart, liver, blood counts, risk of blood clots, etc.  I will never understand why a young male would risk having severe long term complications to achieve a short term goal of having larger muscles.

Question 8

tea tree oil on old keloid/hypertropic piercing scar. how can i get rid of it?

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Unclear: Are you asking how to get rid of hypertrophic scars or the tea tree oil?  I assume the former.  If so, there are several answers for treatment of hypertrophic scars.  Please look them up.

Question 9

best treatment for a fresh nearly 3 weeks old keloid surgical scar on neck.i have starting yesterday to use the silicon gel called dermatix 15g.?

Accepted Answer

Excess scar: Unlikely a keloid (defined as a scar that grows outside the edges of the scar) and more likely a hypertrophic scar (excess reaction).  Silicone gel sheeting is used to sooth and quiet the early scar.  If symptomatic (like itching, stinging, etc) some will be treated by diluted kenalog (triamcinolone) (steroid) injections into the scar itself to attempt to slow or stop the scarring excesses.  See your dr to confer.

Question 10

what's the fastest way of removing older aged keloid?

Accepted Answer

Trimodality therapy: The most effective treatment for older aged keloid is trimodality therapy. Trimodality therapy is an excision of scar and repair followed by immediate steroid injection and radiation therapy.

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10small keloids chest-steroid injctions x 2. all flat but 2months on older keloids that went away years ago are growing back as well as small new one?

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What could you do to get rid of old keloid scars?

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I have an old keloid on my leg, how can i get rid of it? thank you ornella.

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I treated a 5 year old keloid at home with crushed alka-seltzer and it has nearly disappeared. why? what in alka-seltzer worked for a keloid?

A member asked:

Keloids chest-steroid injctions x 2.flat but 2months on area is red, older keloids that went away years ago are growing back aswell as small new ones?

A member asked:

Which scar cream would work better for flattening on an old keloid scar?

A member asked:

I'm injecting 500mg weekly testosterone enanthate for bodybuilding purposes. could that make a 6 month old keloid on tragus grow larger?

A member asked:

Tea tree oil on old keloid/hypertropic piercing scar. how can i get rid of it?

A member asked:

Best treatment for a fresh nearly 3 weeks old keloid surgical scar on neck.i have starting yesterday to use the silicon gel called dermatix 15g.?

A member asked:

What's the fastest way of removing older aged keloid?

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