Keloids

How do I get Steroid injection for Keloid? Is it safe to use steroid injection for keloid. Thank you

[Dr Santos]

Hi,

There are several methods now available to treat keloids. Aside from cortisone inkections, surgery, laser, silicone sheets, cryotherapy, interferon, radiation and fluorouracil are also available. Cortisone injections are safe and not very painful. Injections are usually given once per month until the maximum benefit is obtained. However, steroid injections can also make the flattened keloid redder by stimulating the formation of more superficial blood vessels. (ref: http://www.medicinenet.com/keloid/page3.htm#9howcan)  It is best that you have your keloid evaluated by your dermatologist and discuss which of the treatment options mentioned is suited for you.

Take care and keep us posted.

[Remedy007]

I have 2 keloids on my chest and 3 on my back. I had the steroid injections once a month for 6 months. Initialy the results where good but after about 8 months they started to grow again.

I have tried many different treatments and "remedies" and found that a simple block of ice, once a day, directly on the keloid not only took away the itching and redness, but also reduced its size. Have been "icing" the keloid for about 3 weeks now and so far so good...

[cherri7]

sounds like a great idea to treat a keloid.

[cherri7]

how many hours each day should i apply the ice to my keloid please ?