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Keloid reoccur after injections ?
I read in some cases keloids can reoccur and grow aggressively after steroid injections.
What are the chances of reoccurring.
What is better cryotherapy or injections?
Attached picture is a 8 year old kelod.
About 5 cm wide .3-4 mm raised on chest.
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Less possibility.. for detailed information do direct online consultation
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Hi, we have got great results with the combination of Cryotherapy, injection and creams. You would need few sessions to reduce the size of the keloid.
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Consult me online to guide you further
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Dr. Sonal Chavan
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17 yrs exp
Pune
A combination of injections and creams would give u better results.consult with me online for treatment treatment
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Dr. J Prasad
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13 yrs exp
Bangalore
Injections are better initially.
Consult me online.
Creams available for maintenance later on.
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Cryo is another option
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