How to treat newly formed keloid scars

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New keloid scars that form on the skin will quickly increase in size, even spread beyond the original damaged skin, protrude higher, may be pink, red, skin color or darker than the surrounding skin. . The worry of people with keloids is often cosmetic loss. However, keloids can sometimes cause discomfort, tightness, or even limit range of motion. At this point, finding a way to treat keloids becomes a matter of necessity.

1. How to treat newly formed keloid scars?

Dermatologists can often quickly diagnose a newly formed keloid by looking at it, especially on people with a predisposition to keloid formation.
In cases where a newly formed keloid looks like a worrisome skin growth, a dermatologist may perform a skin biopsy in the first place. This technique involves removing a small portion of the scar tissue to be studied under a microscope. If the results are benign, the doctor will intervene to treat the newly formed keloids, promising better results.
Usually, a dermatologist can recommend more than one type of keloid treatment for the patient to choose which is right for him or her. Sometimes, there are cases of keloid scars that can be difficult to remove while some will return after treatment. Therefore, using two or more types of treatment in combination often improves the results of keloids in the long run. Accordingly, before the appointment with the dermatologist, the patient needs to actively think through the answers to the following questions:
Is it important to reduce symptoms such as pain or itching caused by keloids? are not? Will flattening or softening a keloid make you feel better? If you have a keloid on your ear, is your main goal to want to wear your earrings again? Knowing what to expect helps the dermatologist to provide factual information about possible keloid treatments from among the following:
1.1. Corticosteroid injections and anti-scarring medications These injections are often part of the treatment plan for keloids as soon as they form. Accordingly, when injected into keloids, these drugs will help the scar shrink.
Patients usually receive a series of injections once every three to four weeks. On average, patients need to return about four times for these injections. The first injections tend to relieve symptoms and make the keloid softer.
Between 50% and 80% of keloids shrink after being injected. However, many of these keloids grow back within 5 years. To improve results, dermatologists often add another new keloid treatment to their initial treatment plan.
1.2. Although this may seem like a long-term solution, and with nearly 100% of keloids returning after treatment, dermatologists still need to apply a new way to treat keloids. This can happen if the rate of scarring is too fast and when other methods are difficult to achieve if used alone.
Therefore, to reduce the risk of keloid scars returning after surgical removal, dermatologists often treat patients with another method of keloid scar treatment in combination after surgery, which is corticosteroid injections or therapy. Cryotherapy can help reduce the risk. If the keloid is located in the earlobe, wearing special earrings that put pressure on the earlobe can prevent the keloid from returning.

1.3. Wearing earrings, bandages, or pressure clothing These methods are also commonly used after keloid surgery to prevent new keloids from forming. Putting pressure on the area reduces blood flow, which can prevent the keloid from returning. 90% to 100% of patients using this treatment as directed after keloid surgery can prevent the development of another keloid.
However, treating this newly formed keloid as directed can be difficult because it makes the patient uncomfortable. To get good results, patients must apply continuously for a period of up to 16 hours per day for 6 to 12 months. Of these, only pressure earrings tend to be the easiest to wear, often recommended after a dermatologist removes a keloid in the earlobe.
1.4. Laser treatment This can reduce the size and fade the color of the keloid. This newly formed keloid is often used along with another treatment such as corticosteroid injections or pressure.
1.5. Silicone patches and gels These can be used along with pressure to prevent new keloids from coming back.
Sometimes, silicone can also be used alone to smooth out keloids. In one study, 34% of raised scars had some sort of flat scar after patients used silicone gel daily for six months.
1.6. Cryotherapy This treatment freezes the newly formed keloid from the inside out, while saving the skin underneath the keloid. This keloid treatment is used to reduce the hardness and size of the scar, so it works best for small keloids. In addition, applying certain cryotherapy treatments before (or after) corticosteroid injections can reduce the size of keloids. This can make the injections more effective. As a result, dermatologists have found that patients who receive three or more treatments, including cryotherapy, get the best results.
1.7 Radiation Therapy Radiation therapy after your dermatologist has surgically removed a keloid can prevent new keloids from forming again. In fact, this treatment for keloids can start right after surgery, the next day, or a week later.
In some cases, radiant energy can also be used alone to reduce the size of a keloid. However, results tend to be better when used after keloid surgery.
1.8. Ligation If a surgical thread can be tied around the keloid, cutting it gradually into the keloid will cause the keloid to fall off on its own. Accordingly, the dermatologist will tie a new surgical thread around the newly formed keloid every two to three weeks.

2. How to treat newly formed keloids at home

Unlike the invasive keloid treatments mentioned above because there is still a risk of new keloids forming in the future, although home treatments may not completely remove keloids, It will obviously reduce the size, reduce pain and inflammation. So, before going to the dermatologist, when a new keloid has formed, try some of these natural remedies:
2.1. Apple Cider Vinegar As a natural astringent and exfoliator, apple cider vinegar prevents scar-promoting cells from entering the keloid site, reducing both the pigmentation and the size of the scar. Besides, the irritated skin will be calmer and reduce swelling when applied apple cider vinegar.
Dilute apple cider vinegar with a little water and dab the newly formed keloid with a cotton ball. Keep this layer of ingredients on the skin for 30 minutes and rinse with clean water. Repeat this twice a day for a month to effectively remove scars.
2.2. Aloe Vera Gel Known for its anti-inflammatory and skin-soothing properties, aloe vera leaf gel is a familiar ingredient in skin care formulations. Specifically, this ingredient plays an important role in reducing the size of keloids and also minimizes pain, inflammation, and helps heal the newly formed keloid tissue.
Apply fresh gel from aloe vera leaf directly to the affected callus and leave it on overnight. Repeat twice daily for a month to remove keloids.

2.3. Onion juice The rich flavonoid content and antioxidant properties in this humble root vegetable have been used to treat scars and blemishes since ancient times. Reports show that onion juice is extremely effective in reducing keloids and hypertrophic scars and can reduce pain and inflammation during the healing process.
Apply the squeezed onion juice directly to the keloid 3 - 4 times a day to reduce the size and symptoms of the newly formed keloid.
2.4. Garlic Oil The presence of the bioactive ingredient allicin in this root vegetable prevents the overgrowth of fibroblasts by preventing certain enzymes from entering the site that contributes to tissue accumulation and pigmentation. factors that lead to keloid scars. Therefore, garlic oil is not only a remedy for keloids, but it also helps to improve blood circulation in the affected area, speeding up the healing process of keloids.
Use a cotton ball to apply garlic oil to the newly formed keloid, keep it for half an hour and wash it off with cool water. Repeat this twice, daily for high results.
2.5. Sandalwood and Rosewater The skin-regenerating, anti-inflammatory and toning properties of both sandalwood and rose have been known to be wonderful skin-promoting agents since time immemorial. When applied together as a treatment for keloids, this combination helps to reduce itching, inflammation and gradually shrinks the size of the newly formed keloid tissue.
Make a thick paste of sandalwood powder and rose water and apply it on the keloid. Leave overnight and wash off in the morning. Do this every night to gradually remove the keloid.
In summary, because keloids are difficult to treat, it is best for people to get treatment for newly formed keloids as soon as possible after an injury, surgery or piercing for optimal results. . In addition, people who are prone to keloid formation should inform their doctor about this history so that they can start prevention immediately after surgery, minimizing the risk of new keloids forming.
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