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I have chest keloid. i injected steroid shot three times with limited results. any ideas?
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Refractory Keloid: You can excise the keloid then radiate the area. You need to see a board certified plastic surgeon and radiation oncologist. There are associated risks but it decreases the rate of recurrence.
Answered 12/13/2013
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