How Do You Reduce A Keloid?
Keloid scars are reddish, raised lumps of tissue. Keloids can occur when the skin has suffered an injury or an incision from surgery. In the normal healing process, the skin cells and fibroblasts (connective tissue) will begin to multiply and form a scar, to connect the edges of the wound. Keloids occur when there is an abnormally high rate of fibroblast multiplication that continues after the wound has closed. In addition to the scar tissue, keloid patients may experience itchiness and pain. Place a damp wound dressing composed of silicone gel over the area. Over time, it may help reduce the keloid scar tissue. There are no known side effects from this treatment, and the silicone pads can be purchased over-the-counter. Try a course of corticosteroid injections. The injections are usually given to patients over a course of four to six weeks. Corticosteroids, such as triamcinolone acetonide, can help shrink keloids. Apply athletic tape or a bandage to the scar tissue. This compression m
