Chance of getting keloid again?

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Asked for Female, 22 Years

5 years back when i did my second piercing on my ear i got keloid. Now i want to pierce my nose but I’m worried if i will get the keloid again or not? What are the ways to prevent keloid?

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Dr. Yogesh Kalyanpad Dermatologist 15 yrs exp Mumbai · Accepted Answer

Dr. Yogesh Kalyanpad

Dermatologist 15 yrs exp Mumbai

Individuals having keloidal tendency, can have keloid at any trauma site , including body piercing , so better avoid nose piercing or chances can be minimised with avoidance of infection and local care at piercing site, many of the dermatologist do ear and nose piercing , you can contact nearby dermatologist for safe nose piercing

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