What are Keloid Scars?
During normal wound healing, formation of scar tissue is an essential part of skin repair and recovery.
In abnormal cases, scar tissues overgrow and form raised, hard lumps resulting in the formation of a keloid. Keloids can be found on any part of the body after skin injury.
They may be cosmetically unpleasant but are largely asymptomatic. Rarely, keloids may cause pain and itch
Common causes of Keloid formation
- Acne
- Surgical wounds
- Burns / Trauma
- Vaccinations
- Piercings
- Skin infection
Keloid scar removal and treatments
Keloid Injection
Corticosteroid keloid injections are anti-inflammatory and are the most commonly performed procedure for keloid scars.
They are injected directly into the keloid to reduce its size and prevent further growth.
After one injection, the keloid may reduce by 50 to 90% in size. Patients may undergo a second injection 1 month after for further improvement.
Rarely, stubborn keloids may require multiple treatments to achieve good results.
Regular keloid injections 3 to 4 times a year are sometimes needed to maintain optimal results.
Silicone Scar Gel
Studies have reported improvement in keloid scars after daily application of Silicone gel for 4 to 6 months.
Laser Keloid Removal
Ablative lasers like the CO2 laser can reduce the size and improve the appearance of keloid scars. It is normally used in conjunction with keloid injections and are reserved for large or stubborn keloid scars that do not respond well to injections.
Keloid removal surgery
Surgical excision of keloids is rarely done as it has a high recurrence rate of keloid formation post-surgery.
How do I find the Best Keloid Scar Treatment Singapore has to offer?
Every clinic offers different keloid scar treatment options. No one clinic is same as the other. If you want to make sure that keloid treatments are performed safely and effectively, make sure that the clinic is experienced in offering such keloid injections. The clinic should also offer information on the various types of keloid treatments before proceeding.
