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🩹 Understanding and Managing Keloids

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Keloids are raised, firm scars that form when the skin’s healing process becomes overactive. Instead of stopping when the wound heals, the body continues to produce collagen, causing the scar tissue to grow beyond the original injury.

🌿 Why Do Keloids Form?

Keloids can develop after:

  • Acne or chickenpox lesions
  • Ear piercing or tattooing
  • Surgical cuts or injuries
  • Burns or insect bites

While anyone can develop keloids, they are more common in people with darker skin tones and often occur on the chest, shoulders, earlobes, and upper back.

⚠️ Are Keloids Dangerous?

Keloids are not harmful or contagious, but they can cause discomfort such as:

  • Itching or tenderness
  • Stretching or pain over the affected area
  • Emotional distress due to their appearance

💉 Treatment Options for Keloids

There isn’t a one-size-fits-all approach to treating keloids. Management depends on their size, location, and duration. Dermatologists often combine different methods for best results, such as:

  1. Intralesional Corticosteroid Injections
    – The most common treatment to reduce inflammation and flatten the keloid over time.
  2. Laser Therapy
    – Helps smoothen the scar and blend it with surrounding skin.
  3. Cryotherapy (Freezing Treatment)
    – Used for smaller keloids to reduce their size and hardness.
  4. Silicone Gel or Pressure Therapy
    – Non-invasive options that help prevent recurrence after treatment.
  5. Advanced Procedures
    – In certain cases, dermatologists may use radiofrequency ablation, 5-fluorouracil injections, or surgical removal combined with preventive therapy.

💡 Prevention and Early Care

If you’re prone to keloids:

  • Avoid unnecessary piercings or tattoos
  • Treat acne early to prevent scarring
  • Protect healing wounds with gentle silicone dressings
  • Consult your dermatologist at the first sign of thick or raised scarring

👩‍⚕️ Expert Tip

Early and consistent care can significantly improve results and prevent recurrence. Keloids may not disappear completely, but professional management can help make them softer, flatter, and less noticeable.

At OceanSkin Clinic, we specialize in evidence-based scar and keloid treatments, combining medical expertise with advanced technology to restore smoother, healthier skin.

📍 Visit us to explore safe and effective solutions for keloid scars.
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