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Is it useful to inject steroids in keliods specially on face?
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Keloids: Intralesional injection with corticosteroids is the mainstay therapy for treatment of keloids. There are other types of therapy including cosmetic surgical procedures. The steroids will be most effective if started early. Even in the most skilled hands, there is a just of discoloration and skin denting.
Answered 4/12/2013
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