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Ive had a keloid growing in my right ear cartilage area and i removed it surgically and (1-2yrs) i got it again. surgery again or other options?
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Recurr/ear/keloid: Options: Re excision with steroid injections, or radiotherapy.
Answered 6/25/2015
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KELOID EAR CARTILAGE: SOMETIMES AN INJECTION OF A STEROID SOLUTION CAN DO THE TRICK. DERMATOLOGISTS DO THIS OFTEN.
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Steroid injection: Steroid injection often helpful. See facial plastic surgeon for optimum results.
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