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A member asked:
Can you do steroid injections for a keloid if the jewellery is still in?
4 doctors weighed in across 2 answers
Yes: Injection of keloid scar is a proven method to reduce its prominence. To improve redness, patients can be treated with ipl. Presents of jewelry does not contraindicate steroid injections.
Answered 11/21/2014
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Not ideal : If I have to inject steroid in to your keloid - i will ask you to remove your jewellery.
Answered 5/16/2013
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