Conditions
Keloid Scars
Keloid scars are those that grow larger and lumpier than the initial wound they were healing. When a wound occurs the body produces collagen to repair it. It is an excess of collagen that can contribute to keloid scars, as it overgrows and accumulates over the wound. They are normally shiny and hairless, and frequently raised above the surrounding skin. Treatment for keloid scars can involve steroid injections or application of steroid tape to the affected areas. More extreme options include laser treatment to reduce the redness and even surgery to remove the scar, though it can grow back larger than before.
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i have hypertrophic scarring on my neck as a result of intensive care treatment. Its been 2 years and all have decreased in size and hopefully this will continue in the years to come. They do itch and throb but it doesnt last long. I have a similar scar on my forehead, this scar has decreased in size and now has a smooth finish to it but is lighter than my natural skin colour.
5 years ago I had a spot on my chest that grew and grew as a keloid. Steriod injections, excision and pulse dye laser treatment has been futile and it continues (now 40mm). I have been offered radiation treatment as a last resort but opted against that (due to the increased risk of soft tissue sarcoma in later life from radiotherapy). Unfortunately I'll just have to sweat this one out and hope that it burns itself out one day. The mental anguish is always harder than the pain. But I remain grateful that it's excess collagen causing it....and not anything more sinister!
Hi I have a keloid scar on the side of my chest "front to backy" they call it! its 6 inches long and has gone down in size over 4 yrs since i had my thoracic operation, however, its still bumpy and quite thick, i want to make it thinner to gain confidence but want to avoid surgery, i have tried bio oil and it has made it slightly better, i dont like showing it off and tend to hide in long tops what other things can i try?
hi can anyone help...ive got keloid scars all over my chest shoulders and back as a result of acne...can anyone suggest a treatment to get rid of them.
i am 19 and i have recently had a major knee operation, and unfortunately have got keloid scars on them!! i really don't mind about how they look, there not that big and lumpy, but they are so sore and are really affecting my physio. they gave me ultra sound which softened two of them but one of them if right above a metal screw so they couldn't do it for that one. is there anything that people know of that i can use on them? silicon sheets seem to be the most effective on the internet, and i tried them but because of the location of the scars they just peel of. and unfortunately i am allergic to plasters so i cant stick them down. i need help quick because there getting bigger and sorer, very quickly and i am very worried about them!!
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I have keloid scars on my chest and upper back, have had them for a while, they absolutely affect my self-esteem, i don't wear singlets or low cut tops and feel so envious of people who can!I don't like people touching my back in case they feel them through my top. I have gone to dermatologist and had steroid injections and while the first treatment didn't work,the second one did, most of them are still untreated, but ones that were treated look like a ditch which i don't like either, also have tried the silicon bandage, and they did not last as long as they should have and they are expensive.I felt like the only one with this problem, but reading I'm not alone is sadly comforting, but sad that others have to put up with it too..
Hi,Ive got a big raised read scare on the top of my chest due to surgery as a child, as Ive gotten older its just gotten bigger,I had steriod injections which really hurt and didn't do any thing at all.I've tryed boi oil, and all sorts of scar healing cream and nothing seems to work.Im 16 and feel so embararased by my scar because I can't buy any low cut tops because it shows my scar and I just hate it, even looking at it makes me really annoyed.Does anyone know how to get rid of them or atleast make them paler.PLEASE HELP ME!!! X
Hi, I have the same problem at the moment. When I was 15 I stupidly decided to get a tiny mole removed. The scar came out massive and is 10 times worse than the mole was. When I wa sixteen I had corrective surgery but it healed exactly the same as the original scar. I also have had steroids but only a few injections - that didn't seem to work either, but I am going to give them another shot. I have also tried a keloid gel - did not really work either. I am now 20 and found growing up, wearing low cut tops hard. However, I have used several foundations which at times can make it look much better. If you go into MAC they can advise on what to put on it to make it less visible. I am going to have a consulatation soon about laster treatment soon... I hope it works as I have spent god knows how much money on finding a cure. If anyone knows about Laster treatment i'd be interested to hear results.
I have a big scar across my belly that is in the shape of a big Y i have had it since i was 3 years old and it has streched and in some places it has lumped up and it can be very itchy at times, i dont know what to do about it :S can someone help me please??
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I got steroid injections and it just made them all bigger! Be warned!
Hi!Can somebody come to my rescue i've got scars or sports everywhere,I have tried bio-oil and some other chemicals that they say will lighten then but its horrible every summer i wear long sleeve tops long skirts or long trouser,Pls help me which one is best for my body these has happen for 11 years. I really hate summer, ladies of my age wear nice dresses which i dont go to their side in shops.
Try using all the possible suggestions you could do ; Using Spot Cream Going to a doctor something like that ...
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