- How the treatment is done
- 1. Ointments for keloids
- 2. Corticoid injection
- 3. Silicone dressing
- 4. Surgery
- How to prevent keloids during healing
The keloid corresponds to the abnormal, but benign, growth of scar tissue due to the greater production of collagen at the site and there was damage to the skin. It can arise after cuts, surgery, acne and placement of nose and ear piercings, for example.
Despite being an alteration that does not represent a risk to the person, it usually causes a lot of discomfort, especially aesthetic. That is why it is important that after surgery, for example, care is taken with the affected region to avoid the formation of keloids.
Keloids are more common in blacks, Hispanics, Orientals and in people who have developed keloids before. Thus, these people need to take special care to prevent the development of keloids, such as the use of specific ointments that should be recommended by the dermatologist.
How the treatment is done
1. Ointments for keloids
Ointments for keloids are the best treatment option, as they help to smooth and disguise the scar. The main ointments for keloids are Cicatricure gel, Contractubex, Skimatix ultra, C-Kaderm and Kelo Cote. Find out how each ointment works and how to use them.
2. Corticoid injection
Corticosteroids can be applied directly to scar tissue in order to decrease local inflammation and make the scar more flat. Usually, the dermatologist recommends that the injection of corticosteroids occur in 3 sessions with an interval of 4 to 6 weeks between each one.
3. Silicone dressing
The silicone dressing is a self-adhesive, waterproof dressing that should be applied over the keloid for 12 hours for a period of 3 months. This dressing promotes the reduction of redness of the skin and the height of the scar.
The dressing should be applied under clean, dry skin for better adherence. In addition, it can be used during daily activities and each unit of silicone dressing can be reused for more or less 7 days.
4. Surgery
Surgery is considered the last option for the removal of keloids, because there is a risk of the formation of new scars or even worsen the existing keloid. This type of surgery should only be done when the aesthetic treatments recommended by the dermatologist do not work, such as silicone dressing and the use of ointments, for example. See how plastic surgery is done to remove the scar.
How to prevent keloids during healing
To avoid the formation of keloids during the healing process, it is important to take some precautions, such as using sunscreen every day, protecting the affected region from the sun and using creams or ointments recommended by the dermatologist when the skin is healed.
