HYPERTROPIC SCARS-KELOIDS

Hi people,

I have multiple keloids (hypertropic scars) on my chest and of late have become so itchy and painful.
anyone who can help me alleviate the pain and itchness.I would also be more grateful should someone tell me what I can use or apply for the size to subside.

may God bless you always.

[Bhupinder Kaur, MD]

Hello,
There are several treatment options available for the keloid treatment like mederma (allium cepa), moist wound dressings made of silicone gel which decreases the prominence of keloid scar over sometime, steroid injections, compression bandages, cryosurgery, and radiation & laser therapy. Surgery can also be done but the recurrence rate is up to 50% and the recurrent scar which develops is actually much bigger in size. Remember that no treatment is 100% effective in the case of keloids.  

It is very difficult to precisely confirm a diagnosis without examination and investigations and the answer is based on the medical information provided. For exact diagnosis, you are requested to consult your doctor. I sincerely hope that helps. Take care and please do keep me posted on how you are doing.

[makomboki]

please save me

[Bhupinder Kaur, MD]

Hello,
There are several treatment options available for the keloid treatment like mederma (allium cepa), moist wound dressings made of silicone gel which decreases the prominence of keloid scar over sometime, steroid injections, compression bandages, cryosurgery, and radiation & laser therapy. Surgery can also be done but the recurrence rate is up to 50% and the recurrent scar which develops is actually much bigger in size. Remember that no treatment is 100% effective in the case of keloids.  

It is very difficult to precisely confirm a diagnosis without examination and investigations and the answer is based on the medical information provided. For exact diagnosis, you are requested to consult your doctor. I sincerely hope that helps. Take care and please do keep me posted on how you are doing.

[makomboki]

That is very useful information.

Thank you so much !