Recovering from Keloids

Even if you take the preventative measures, keloids may still form. There are things that can done to help lighten and flatten keloids so they are less noticeable. Some of the remedies are more costly and effective than others. Talk to a dermatologist to discuss options that may be right for you.

Steroid injections, sometimes accompanied by fluorouracil, are used to flatten keloid scars. They can become very expensive because treatment is usually needed several times to get full results. Even with best results, excess blood vessels can form which would need to be removed with laser treatment. Laser treatments are safe, but expensive, and are usually not covered by medical insurance as it is a cosmetic procedure.

Surgical Removal of Keloids

An even more expensive and risky remedy some use is the surgical removal of keloids. This is done by cutting open the scar and sewing it back as a smaller scar. Small amounts of radiation, which has also been found effective in reducing the appearance of keloids, is used after the surgical incision.

The use of silicone sheets or silicone based gels has been found effective in reducing the size and redness of keloid scars. The silicone forms a protective barrier on the skin around the wound. This helps the skin stay moist and clean so that it can heal properly while new skin cells grow.

Even if you take the preventative measures, keloids may still form. There are things that can done to help lighten and flatten keloids so they are less noticeable. Some of the remedies are more costly and effective than others. Talk to a dermatologist to discuss options that may be right for you.

Steroid injections, sometimes accompanied by fluorouracil, are used to flatten keloid scars. They can become very expensive because treatment is usually needed several times to get full results. Even with best results, excess blood vessels can form which would need to be removed with laser treatment. Laser treatments are safe, but expensive, and are usually not covered by medical insurance as it is a cosmetic procedure.