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Keloid Removal
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I have a question, can I have my keloid removed without any side effects in long term? I have it on my shoulder and it looks very odd. Please suggest.
Thanks.
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Yes. Keloid can be removed but with minimal acceptable side effects.
Common treatment are
1. Cryotherapy with Intralesional Steroids
2. 5 Flurouracil injection
Surgical removal should not be done. Since it will aggravate keloid.
Since it is on shoulder, you need multiple sittings
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Consult Dermatologist
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Keloid is overgrowth of scar tissue and it is due to inherent tendencies in the person. It can be removed by plastic surgery but there can be recurrence, which should be kept in mind.
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Yes it can be removed with not much side effects.
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Consult a general surgeon for the same.
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U can get it removed mostly there won't be side effects but there is a chance of reccurrence of keloid. Discuss with the general surgeon
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Can help you with the next course of action and treatment plan. Would like to discuss in details and provide apt solution. Kindly consult.
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Dr. Anuj Mothsra
General Physician
5 yrs exp
Jhunjhunu
Can help you, kindly provide detailed history for proper diagnosis and further management
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Dr. Vinod Kumar Verma
General Physician
7 yrs exp
Gurgaon
Yeah , definitely Keloid can be removed .
Keloid - excessive growth of skin on the wound due to deposition of protein ( collagen) .
You should take treatment to remove the Keloid cause only right treatment can remove the Keloid .
Best treatment depend on location of Keloid , size of Keloid etc .
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Don't worry it will be removed by right treatment.
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Reoccurrence of Keloid could be a concern point but don't worry when you take attention in time then reoccurrence will not be occurr easily .
Please keep positive attitude to fight any disease and any problem of your life.
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Dr. Mahesh Kumar Vegi
General Physician
1 yrs exp
Hyderabad
Keloid treatment is done commonly in dermatology departments..
we inject low dose steroid into the keloid (usually requires 3 or more injections) .. treatment involves multiple visits
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Please do not worry much .. its a fairly common procedure .. no significant side effects..If you are willing, you can contact me through my profile .. We can plan your treatment
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All the best
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