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Im have a really large keyloid in the cartilage at the top of my ear and it is very unsightly. i have had steroid injections but they are not helping?
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See Dermatologist: Can continue the steroids but if not working can try laser or cryotherapy or ligature and also retinoids.Last is surgery but will likely resultin a new Keloid.If have any earrings need to be removed and no new piercing.
Answered 4/1/2019
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