Keloid Removal
in Pimpri Chinchwad
Several people dealing with keloid are in search of precise treatment. Keloid can be painful, itchy, and sometimes uncomfortable. If it spreads to your shoulder or other joints, it can limit how far you can move. Read this article to learn about keloid removal in Pimpri Chinchwad.
What is a keloid?
- Keloid or keloidal scar is usually formed after the skin is wounded. An extra fibrous or scar tissue grows and covers the overall injured part for fast healing and protection from the surroundings.
- Collagen is produced to form new tissue to seal the skin, and that results in the formation of large and abnormal scars.
- Most keloids have odd shapes and sizes that don't match the size of the wound.
- They aren't harmful but can induce cosmetic problems in the skin.
- Sometimes they are painful if touched or rubbed.
- The color of the keloid depends upon the skin tone, so it can be a darker or lighter shade.
What are the symptoms of keloid?
A keloid takes a month or even a year to build after an injury. Here are a few symptoms given below:
- Itchiness and discomfort in that affected area
- It has an unusual and bigger size compared to the injury
- Thick and lumpy
- Its hairless, shiny, and uplifted skin
- Different textures with mild rubbery structure
- The color of the keloid is determined by your skin tone, which can range from reddish to brown to purple.
How are keloids caused in the body?
Keloids are natural and formed due to some common conditions:
- Burns
- Acne or chickenpox scar
- Surgical incision area
- Blister
- Vaccinated area
How to prevent keloids?
Generally, keloids cannot be treated without proper medication and therapy but can be prevented by the following measures:
- Try to avoid skin injuries that can result in keloid scars.
- Use pressure pads or silicone gel pads after the injury to help prevent keloid formation.
- Avoid tanning and direct sun exposure because it can cause skin discoloration (a little darker) from the surrounding skin.
What are the options available for keloid removal in Pimpri Chinchwad?
Dressings
- A moist silicone sheet gel covering can help reduce the size of small keloids.
- The hydrated surface and oxygen tension of the scar can soften and flatten it over time in high temperatures.
- Wound dressings for wound care are trusted as safe and pain-free keloid treatments.
Freezing the scar (Cryotherapy)
- Small keloids can be removed or lessened just by freezing them with nitrogen liquid.
- A repeated session is required for complete recovery.
- Side effects - loss of skin color ( hypopigmentation), formation of blisters, and discomfort
Laser therapy
- Laser therapy is one of the best ways to treat keloids that doesn't involve surgery.
- This therapy helps in flattening the keloid and lightening the color of the keloid.
- A pulse dye laser is used to reduce erythema and pruritus and helps to improve skin tone.
Corticosteroid injections
- The corticosteroid injection comprises triamcinolone acetonide, which has shown effective results in treating keloids.
- A session of 4 to 6 weeks is required for a full recovery.
Corticosteroid ointment
- Corticosteroid cream relieves itchiness in keloid patients.
Excision surgery
- It's an invasive treatment where large keloids are removed surgically.
- Although it requires better care after surgery, as it can grow larger than the original one.
- But results in some treatments are better and more consistent.
(The cost for keloid surgery initiates from 15,000 INR to 50,000 INR, the cost rate varies according to the area of keloid scars)
FAQ's
Yes, stress can lead to keloid formation because it causes dermal distortion and compression that give rise to stimulation of proliferation and an increase in protein synthesis.
Yes, there is a risk of worsening keloid conditions by laser treatment.
As laser treatment causes redness and large scarring on the keloid.
There is no food present to prevent keloids.
Keloid scars can be a bit tough to get rid of, especially if they are in complex areas like ear edges, joint folds, or on the face. Therefore, it is highly recommended to consult a professional and experienced dermatologist for the best keloid removal in Pimpri Chinchwad.
Dr. Vrushali Nikam is one of the most trusted dermatologists in Pimpri Chinchwad and has a vast experience of more than seven years. If you are in search of the best skin clinic for keloid removal in Pimpri Chinchwad, you can always rely on Bodysutra Clinic.
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