Description

Keloid Treatment What’s the Procedure: Keloid treatment focuses on flattening and lightening raised scars that grow beyond the original wound boundary using injectables, lasers, cryotherapy, or silicone sheets. Mechanism: Intralesional injections (e.g., triamcinolone, 5-FU) reduce collagen buildup Cryotherapy freezes and shrinks tissue Laser therapy improves redness and flattening Silicone gel sheeting helps prevent recurrence Indications: Thick, itchy, or painful keloids Cosmetic concerns over raised scars Ear lobe, chest, shoulder, or jawline keloids Post-surgical or post-trauma scars Anaesthesia Required or Not: Topical or no anesthesia needed; injections can sting mildly. Painful or Not: Mild pain with injections; cryotherapy causes temporary burning. What to Expect from the Treatment: Multiple sessions are required Keloids soften and shrink over time Reduced itching or pain Results vary depending on body site and age of keloid Who Can Do: Anyone with persistent or growing keloids. Some may need lifelong management to control recurrence. When It Can Be Done: Any season. Avoid trauma or surgery near keloid-prone areas.