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My keloid scar won't go away after 7 injections. what can i do?
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Surgery?: Some large or complex keloids need considerably more than 7 injections to resolve; but if your keloid is not budging, you might consider consulting a qualified dermatologic or plastic surgeon about the possibility of removing it surgically.
Answered 10/11/2012
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Scar revision : Excising the scar and performing a scar revision may be a good option for improving the appearance of the scar. Steroid and 5-fluorouracil injections may still need to be administered to achieve the best cosmetic outcome.
Answered 5/27/2016
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