I am 42 year old man, my chest in keloid and doctor suggested in use kenacort injection (steroid), I use the 6 injection in keloid but not relief. Please suggested me.

Question

Hello, Injection kinacort is the first line of therapy there is no cure but it reduces in size becomes soft and symptoms of itching reduces. For keloids which are not responding to kinecort next option is 5FU or botox injection. Surgery, cryo and radiation are reserved for cases which do not respond. Consult a dermatologist.

Abhishek Vijayakumar · Accepted Answer

Hello, Injection kinacort is the first line of therapy there is no cure but it reduces in size becomes soft and symptoms of itching reduces. For keloids which are not responding to kinecort next option is 5FU or botox injection. Surgery, cryo and radiation are reserved for cases which do not respond. Consult a dermatologist.

Pavan Murdeshwar · Answer

Hello. Definitely it can be treated. Keloids have variety of treatment nowadays depending upon its size, position and response. There are procedures like compression bandages, silicon gel or sheet treatment, intralesional steroids, excision etc. But none can be suggested without examination in proper. U can definitely get rid of it, or at least decrease it in size, and prevent its recurrence. For deciding which treatment will suit you and where it can be done, you can consult or text me online with details and pictures of the lesion.