Excise Keloid: The main things i would need to know is how the keloid got there and what type of skin you have. If the bad scar was caused by an infection then you can expect better healing after a clean resection. Also consider steroid injections after you remove the scar if the scar starts to grow. If you have dark skin with a genetic predisposition for keloids then you may not be able get rid of the kelod.
Answered 7/8/2013
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Steroids, radiation: Just cutting it out, there is 50/50 risk of it coming back. Steroid injecitons every 4-6 weeks may make it smaller. If it keeps growing despit all, last resort is surgery followed by radiation.
Answered 11/27/2017
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Tragal keloids: Surgical excision and scar revisions are usually needed to manage this. Steroid injections at the time of surgery can also be employed if you're wanting more done. Finally if it comes back, radiation can be done but at considerable costs.
Answered 2/10/2013
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Stepwise to keloids: The approach to keloids is nearly the same no matter where they occur: pressure, silicone sheeting, steroid injections, posssible 5 fu injections, possible intralesional excision, possible radiation therapy as well emerging or investigational immunotherapy treatments.
Answered 2/10/2013
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