Dr. Drozdowski first examines your skin and your keloid to rule out more serious skin conditions. Treating keloids can be challenging, since the scar is your body’s attempt to heal itself. Removing a keloid may trigger your body’s healing response again, causing the scar tissue to grow back even larger.
Initially, Dr. Drozdowski may recommend minimally invasive treatments to slowly shrink and flatten the keloid over time. Other possible treatments include:
- Corticosteroid injections to reduce inflammation and shrink the scar
- Freezing, or cryotherapy
- Surgical removal
- Laser treatments
- Superficial Radiation Treatment (SRT)
In some cases, a combination of surgical and noninvasive treatments is most effective. Since each keloid is different, Dr. Drozdowski customizes a treatment plan that works with your scar, skin type, and overall skin and health concerns.
If you have a keloid scar that makes you feel self-conscious or embarrassed, know there are effective treatments available.