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How to remove a keloid? i had the steroid injections 2008 to 2017 but can't remove/despair.

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Dr. J. Lawrence Dohan answered

See a dermatologist.: Be prepared to report about how many injections delivered exactly how, name of injected material, dose.

Answered 6/8/2017

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A member asked:

How to remove a keloid? i had the steroid injections 2008 to 2017 but can't remove/despair.

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. J. Lawrence Dohan answered

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