The specialists at Northstar Dermatology are experienced in the treatment and removal of keloid scars for patients throughout Fort Worth. Keloids appear as raised or thickened scars and may grow into lumps, ridges, or nodules on the skin. Some keloids can become tender, itchy, painful, or cosmetically bothersome.
To discuss treatment options with a Fort Worth keloids dermatologist, contact our office today.
A keloid is an overgrowth of scar tissue that can develop after a surgical procedure, piercing, injury, or other trauma to the skin. Keloids can affect anyone, but they are more commonly seen in people with darker skin tones.
Keloids are benign and are not harmful to your health, but they may become uncomfortable, painful, itchy, or continue to grow beyond the boundaries of the original injury. They may also be treated for cosmetic reasons.
Keloid scars are often treated with corticosteroid injections to help reduce inflammation and flatten the scar. A series of injections may be needed to achieve the best possible result.
Other medications may also be considered if a keloid does not respond adequately to corticosteroid treatment.
In some cases, keloids may be surgically removed. However, keloids have a significant risk of returning after surgery because the procedure itself creates new trauma to the skin. Your dermatologist may recommend steroid injections or other treatment after removal to help reduce the risk of recurrence.
Northstar Dermatology also provides additional surgical dermatology services for patients with other types of skin growths and scars.
If you are searching for keloid treatments near you, contact Northstar Dermatology to discuss the treatment options that may be appropriate for your scar.
