Keloid
What are the treatments for the condition?
Treatment of keloids can include:
compression of the earlobe between two buttons after the keloid is removed surgically
corticosteroids injected directly into the keloid
cryosurgery, which involves freezing the keloid with liquid nitrogen
interferon medicines, which interfere with formation of excess skin
laser surgery to cut out the keloid
radiation therapy to remove the keloid
silicone gel dressings
surgical removal of the keloid
What are the side effects of the treatments?
Surgery may cause bleeding, infection, or allergic reaction to anesthesia. Surgical removal of a keloid may also cause an even larger keloid to form.
What happens after treatment for the condition?
Keloids may continue growing for many years. Keloids do not disappear or become normal in size. Over time, however, they usually flatten and become less pink and obvious.
How is the condition monitored?
Any new or worsening symptoms should be reported to the healthcare provider.
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