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Whats the best at home treatment for a very minor keloid caused from an ear piercing?

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Dr. Christopher Marek answered

Specializes in Plastic Surgery

Compression: Early keloids can improve with compression. Try searching online for compression earrings. That may help.

Dr Jeffreys agreed

Answered 3/20/2016

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None: Keloid is uncontrolled excessive scar tissue formation by applying constant pressure they may shrink. Speak to your doctor

Answered 4/21/2015

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