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What's the fastest way of removing older aged keloid?
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Trimodality therapy: The most effective treatment for older aged keloid is trimodality therapy. Trimodality therapy is an excision of scar and repair followed by immediate steroid injection and radiation therapy.
Answered 3/20/2013
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Surgical excision: Keloid can be surgically excised with intraoperative injection of steroid. Postoperatively, the surgeon may recommend silicone dressing and even radiation therapy depending on its severity. Close monitoring is required for recurrence.
Answered 3/22/2013
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