The present results suggest that tretinoin may be clinically useful to improve the chronic inflammation seen in keloids and prevent expansion of keloid Between 50% and 80% of keloids shrink after being injected
Keloids are smooth, shiny, and firm For resistant hyperpigmentation, 0
163 Intralesional collagenase followed by compression has been described for ear keloids with some
Semi-massive ear keloids: the size of the keloid mass is at least 50% of the size of the corresponding ear, but smaller than massive ear keloids
However, it can be difficult to distinguish between early ke- Topical or intralesional corticosteroids can reduce the formation of hypertrophic scars by suppression of inflammation, TGFb1, TGFb2 and PDGF; inhibition of fibroblast growth, proliferation and collagen synthesis; and promotion of collagen degeneration
Unfortunately, even with this method, there's a possibility the keloid will return
The case study by Patel and Skinner demonstrated only one recurrence following ear keloid excision in 60 patients
Keloids can be itchy or painful
Write down the date you received your piercing, when the keloid began to form and when the keloid increased in size
Tretinoin is a medication used to treat acne and sun-damaged skin
Combine half or even quarter pea size amount of tretinoin with your moisturiser
Keep the Wound Moisturized
Keloids are an exuberant response to skin wound healing in which abundant scar tissue grows beyond the boundaries of the inciting insult
Abuse may lead to limited physical dependence or psychological dependence relative to those in schedule 3