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A 18-year-old female asked:

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

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Dr. Christopher Marekanswered

Plastic Surgery 25 years experience

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

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Dr. Addagada Raoanswered

General Surgery 58 years experience

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

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