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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?

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Dr. John Crews answered

Specializes in Aesthetic Medicine

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.

Answered 8/19/2017

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