Monday, November 21, 2011

How to remove a keloid?

Only thru surgery.

How to remove a keloid?
Surgery — Surgery requires great care during and after the operation. Keloids that return after being excised may be larger than the original. There is a 45% chance of recurrence after surgical removal. However, keloids are less likely to return if surgical removal is combined with other treatments. Surgical or laser excision may be followed by intralesional injections of a corticosteroid. Plastic closure of the skin including techniques such as v-plasty or w-plasty to reduce skin tension are known to reduce recurrence of keloids following excision.


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