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Consultation: Acne Keloidalis
A patient receives treatment for the disfiguring condition Acne Keloidalis.
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Thank God for this programme.is there any other treatment or different types of steriods than can be used? my son has acne keloid and is in treatment for it but so far not much help as other smaller keloids are coming up and its at the occipital area of his head.I am so worried as it itches and bleeds when he sleeps.The doctor says its only a cosmetic scar but how can that be? Please can anyone help with or know different treatment to use as it would be much appreciated. my son is so sad and when its men its not easy for them to go to doctors for second opinions not like us female who would.thanks for your help. a caring mother.
Thank God for this programme.is there any other treatment or different types of steriods than can be used? my son has acne keloid and is in treatment for it but so far not much help as other smaller keloids are coming up and its at the occipital area of his head.I am so worried as it itches and bleeds when he sleeps.The doctor says its only a cosmetic scar but how can they say that when its not them feeling and living with this scar.Please can anyone help with or know different treatment to use as it would be much appreciated. my son is so sad and when its men its not easy for them to go to doctors for second opinions not like us female who would.thanks for your help. a caring mother.
I have something similar, my gp said i have folliculitis. I guess acne, boils they are all similar conditions but manifest differently. This is very embarrassing for me. I was wondering what I can do. I have been taken antibiotics and using various topical lotion for years. I once used a strong drug called roaccutane which did wonders but there is reoccurence of the probelem. Pls help
i think i have been suffering with what could be acne keloidalis. i have very sore raised areas on the side and back of head, they are like bumps some spots which both burst and very itchy, i have no hair left once heeled. i go to the dermo next week i will see if it could be acne keloidalis. i've had this on and off for 10 years. so pleased i came on thi website.
My brother in-law has been a sufferer for 4 years and all treatments have failed. I'm going to pass this info on. Hopefully it will help. Anything is worth a try to stop his suffering, embarrassment and pain.
hi i started with this condition 2 yrs ago and have been embarassed so much with having to put up with it. it is all around the side of my head and at the back. i am at my last tether with this as i keep getting given the same treatment: steroid creams , shampoo and antibiotics. please help me with some advice. much appreciated.
I have keloid scars on my chest shoulder and back. They used to be small, but they seemed to get larger when I was pregnant..They are itchy as well. Im very conscious about the one on the chest as its much more raised and is very obvious. What treatment would you recommend? I have heard about Steroid injections or laser treatment. But I have read stories about the Keloids getting larger after treatment. Please advise on what treatment I need to get.
Hello,my name is samuel and i live in dunblin.i have the same skin disorder as john in the video but the only thing is that mine is quite worst than that and it has spread all over my head.i cant sleep as well and my confidence is gone out the roof because i dont go out and i always have to wear a hat to cover it. i have lost my social will and my friends as a result.
i have acne keloid scaring on my back and chest, possibly 50 - 100. some quiet big and some the size of a small pea, so far it has effected me, swimming, tank tops with no sleaves, i cant take of my top if iam bling up in hot weather, and the worst of all is the army has denied me from joining as the keloids would get sore from me carrying heavy things on my shoulders, and to be honest, i nearly cryed because of it. i have always wanted to join the army since i was around 6, and now i cant do it because of it. doctors have gave me a course of tablets and sertoid injections, makes no difference
i have the same condition at the back of my head for almost 7years now and is now developing to the whole part of my head.how can i get help.i have been to my GP for several time but it does not help


