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Recieved overdose of steroid injection into keloid and now there is discoloration on the skin should i be worried ? will it return to normal ?
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No: No you should not be worried. The color will come back.
Answered 1/5/2019
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Maybe: While the skin color can be distorted after steroid injections, the color might return given time. Frequently, however, the change may be permanent. Only time will tell. There may be treatment options including laser which may be effective.
Answered 10/24/2017
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