At Northstar Dermatology, our specialists have in-depth experience treating and removing keloid scars. Keloids manifest as elevated or textured scars that can develop into lumps, ridges, or nodules on the skin. In some cases, keloid scars may cause tenderness, itching, or discomfort, making treatment or removal an understandable choice. If you’re looking into treatment options for a keloid scar, please get in touch with our office today.
Keloid scars are frequently treated through steroid injections aimed at reducing inflammation and the size of the scar. Ideal results are typically achieved with a series of injections. If a keloid does not respond to corticosteroids, other medications may also be administered. Surgical removal of keloids is also an option, but it’s important to understand that keloids have a high chance of returning afterward because they result from trauma to the skin. To mitigate the risk of recurrence, your dermatologist may suggest a regimen of steroid injections in the affected area.
For more information about keloid scar treatment, we invite you to contact our office today.
