Keloid scars are a mystery to experts. But the majority concur that it is probably a dysfunction of the wound-healing process. The body uses collagen, a protein, to help with wound healing, but when it produces too much of it, keloids can develop.

Any type of skin injury, including an insect bite, acne, an injection, body piercing, burns, hair removal, and even minor scratches and bumps, can result in keloid growth. Keloids can occasionally develop without any apparent cause.

Keloid scars can sometimes only be reduced in appearance; they are difficult to completely remove. we a variety of treatment options:.
A new treatment technique called intralesional cryotherapy (Cryoshape) uses a cold cryoprobe to penetrate the keloid scar and kill the keloid's cells. Over 97 percent of patients who underwent this novel treatment saw a significant decrease in the size of their keloids.
- Cortisone injections may be given on monthly basis  until the keloid scar's size has been decreased.
- Carefully chosen keloid scars may be surgically removed. This type of treatment is always coupled with radiation or steroidal injections to reduce the likelihood of recurrence.

-Liquid nitrogen is used in cryotherapy to freeze keloid scars.
- For a few weeks, silicone sheets can be applied to the location of the keloid scar for a number of hours each day. Success varies.
Every patient receives a different course of treatment for keloid scars. Based on your unique condition and medical history, our dermatologist will create a treatment plan just for you.

Make your  appointment today to learn more about keloid scars.