Please provide some do's and don'ts on dealing with keloids.

Ignore: Avoid pressure, trauma. Silicone gel sheeting can sometimes help.

Ignore: Don't shave your neck as it can cut pimples and cause keloids.

Ignore: Keloids can be treated with steroid injections.

Ignore: If they are unsightly to you, consider seeing a dermatologist. Sometimes injections can help removal.

Ignore: Consider pressure, massage or silicone sheets. Steroid injections may help. Surgery may worsen.

Ignore: Pressure, massage, silicone gel strips, Graston technique, steroid injections +/- 5FU (fluorouracil) (off-label).

Ignore: Do NOT get them surgically removed, get them evaluated for treatment, inject Bleomycin or 5-FU.

Ignore: Once you notice a keloid develop go to your dermatologist or Plastic surgeon for immediate treatment.

Ignore: Silicone scar sheets or cream and steroid injections can help. Sometimes surgical excision.

Ignore: The best way to avoid a keloid is not to cause injury to the skin, so avoid piercing.

Ignore: Don't try to remove on your own and have them treated professionally with injections if possible.

Ignore: Addressing the keloid early is most beneficial. Compression and steroid injections are helpful.