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I've had this keloid for almost a year and it has gotten bigger over time. how can i get it treated?
3 doctors weighed in across 2 answers
Kenalog (triamcinolone): Depending upon the location, ken along injections can sometimes help.
Answered 1/30/2013
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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 12/10/2013
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