Tuesday, August 17, 2010

How can i prevent a keloid scar?

at the end of january i slipped and fell at school. it split my knee open and i needed stitches but we didnt relize how bad it was so i didnt get them. now three months later there is still a closed wound which we think will become a keloid scar. is there anything i can do to prevent that?

How can i prevent a keloid scar?
Keloid scars can happen to anyone but are more prone in black people.


Dr's can inject the scar with Kenalog which is a medicine that is known for it's abilities in reducing scar tissue accumulation.


After the scar is formed I am not aware of anything that would reduce the Keloid should one appear.


In fire burn scars,it is often treated with a fitted elastic bandage to minimize scaring so you might try an elastic wrap that is pretty smooth,sush as TED hose that can be found at Wal Mart or possibly at your local Senior Citizen specialty pharmacy.
Reply:nope some people are just prone to them
Reply:People get keliods from infected peircings too. I got on one my tongue (under it), and on my nose (inside and out). I don't know how to prevent them...but I do know you to get rid of it. If the keloid is exposed at the surface of the skin, you can use asprin. No lie. Crush up tablets of asprin (not tylenol, or advil...but asprin) and mix with water to form a paste. Apply this paste to the keloid every night before bed. Since yours is on your leg, you may want to cover it, so the mixture stays. The asprin will eat away at the scar tissue, but not your healthy tissue. Weird, huh? Very successfull, and not at all painful. Mine are gone completely. Took only a few weeks. Good luck!
Reply:cocoa butter can work...see a dermatologist if not
Reply:try using vitamin E puncture the gelatin capsule when the liquid form comes out spread it to the affected area using your fingers do it after you shower for a week, observe, you will have good results.


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