A 49-year-old member asked:
which products really work for keloids?
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Dr. Randolph Wong answered
45 years experience Plastic Surgery
Carboxytherapy: I have seen keloids shrink and flatten with carboxytherapy. Other effective methods may include steroid injections, or surgery. The key is to stop the unresolved inflammatory source. This most commonly may be the effects of your immune system in trying to wall off sebaceous or oil secretions from your hair follicles.
Answered on Dec 9, 2013
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Dr. John Walker answered
24 years experience Plastic Surgery
Keloid Rx: The safest approach is silicone tape/gel (myscaraway, from walgreens/online), steroid/bleomycin injections immunosuppressant/chemotherapyagent) only in pro hands, electron-beam radiotherapy, almost never excision unless radiotherapy can be guaranteed within 24hr after excision. Be very careful or it will be made worse by cutting it! close follow up for 2yrs+ to monitor for recurrence essential!
Answered on Dec 9, 2013
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Dr. Ramon Angel Robles answered
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No to aspirin pastes: If you really have a keloid, Aspirin pastes will not work. Neither will any other creams, pastes, or potions.
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Dr. Jeff Demercurio answered
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Probably not: Keloid scars are difficult to treat because of the high recurrence rates. There are several treatment options, but only surgery and low dose radiatio ... Read More
A 36-year-old male asked:
Dr. Glenn Messina answered
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Yes: If you form keloids cutting of the skin and closure with sutures can result in keloid formation
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A 49-year-old female asked:
Dr. Steven Brown answered
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Difficult problem: Topical products are rarely effective in the treatment of keloids. At present best alternatives are laser therapy or steroid injections. Scar revision ... Read More
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