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Keloid problem

2018-03-23 03:06:36
The doctor has diagnosed keloid and wanted to check what's the best treatment for them? The boil is on chest and has grown way too big now.
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Yes intralesional steroid every 15 days with some topical and oral antihistamine is a good treatment for keloid. Should be started soon without waiting for it to increase.

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