North Babylon, NY
A 22-year-old female asked:
I have a very small keloid or hypertrophic scar around my earring. if i go to take my earring out and then get the scar cut off will it be gone foreve?
1 doctor answer • 8 doctors weighed in
Dr. Jessica Allananswered
Internal Medicine 25 years experience
Can't promise foreve: There are cosmetic surgeons and Keloid specialists who can treat your condition. However some people are prone to getting keloids. If it is a very small keloid you may want to leave it alone.
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