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Keloid scar after surgery

2018-08-22 14:04:20
I underwent a mole removal surgery after which I had 4 stitches in that area..now that the wound is healed it has formed a keloid. What should I do so as to get rid of this?
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Undergo intralesional medication.. Otherwise few cream available.. Contact me for treatment

Answered2018-08-22 16:23:59

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Intralesional steroid injections, once in 3 weeks will help in flatenning of the keloid

Answered2018-08-22 14:50:14

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