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My mother needs helping with her keloids that have grown fairly big. what can be done to remove them?

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Integra: I use removal of the keloid followed by use of integra with a vac dressing. This is followed by a skin graft. Works ok but not 100%.

Answered 9/28/2016

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Dr. Barry Press answered

Specializes in Plastic Surgery

Several options: There are a number of treatments for keloids. We have had good luck with surgical removal of the entire keloid (for example, on the earlobe) and then a series of injections of steroid directly into the scar from the excision beginning 3 weeks postop and continuing every three weeks for a total of 3-4 injections. Other treatments include pressure and low dose radiation.

Answered 6/13/2012

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