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I noticed the other day that if i run my electric shaver gently over the keloid, very thin layers of the callogen i think they call it, or keloid matter, strips away.
Hi,
How are you? Unfortunately, the shaving used by doctors is not the same as regular shaving. There is the risk of infection and further keloid formation. Other treatments you can consider include cortisone injection or laser treatment. Cryotherapy or freezing keloids with liquid nitrogen may flatten them but often darkens the site of treatment. This method must also be done by an expert to prevent further harm. Talk to your doctor about these options and if resources are limited, just leave the keloid for the time being and avoid doing any procedure that may trigger further keloid formation. Take care and best regards.
How are you? Unfortunately, the shaving used by doctors is not the same as regular shaving. There is the risk of infection and further keloid formation. Other treatments you can consider include cortisone injection or laser treatment. Cryotherapy or freezing keloids with liquid nitrogen may flatten them but often darkens the site of treatment. This method must also be done by an expert to prevent further harm. Talk to your doctor about these options and if resources are limited, just leave the keloid for the time being and avoid doing any procedure that may trigger further keloid formation. Take care and best regards.