Keloids are raised scars that form as an aggressive response to skin injuries like burns, cuts, or abrasions. These fibrous tissues grow over the wound, often appearing larger than the original injury. Though not harmful, keloids can be a cosmetic concern causing emotional distress. At Dr. Samatha Clinic in Hyderabad, Dr. Samatha, a skilled skin specialist, offers effective keloid scar treatments to achieve a smooth and even skin texture.
Keloids develop gradually or quickly, typically 3 to 12 months after the initial skin damage. They may spread rapidly, tripling in size within months. Common signs include:
Keloids form due to excessive collagen production by fibroblasts over the wound. Common skin injuries leading to keloid scarring include:
Risk factors include pregnancy, family history, and being of Asian, African, or Hispanic descent (with brown or black skin).
Effective keloid treatment becomes necessary if discomfort or limited body movement occurs. Some seek treatment for cosmetic purposes. Based on the patient’s condition, a combination of treatments is recommended. At Dr. Samatha Clinic, we offer the following options:
– Medications: Corticosteroid injections to constrict blood vessels, shrink the scar, and reduce inflammation. This helps alleviate itching, tenderness, and swelling. Cryotherapy: Using cold liquid nitrogen to freeze the keloid from the inside out, shrinking its size and hardness (suitable for small scars). Pressure Therapy: Apply compression garments, dressings, or pressure earrings for 6 to 12 months to cut blood flow and inhibit keloid regrowth (usually done after keloid surgery). Laser Resurfacing: Using high beams of light in pulses to flatten large keloids and fade their color. This is performed in multiple sessions with intervals. Silicone Sheets & Gels: Used along with pressure therapy to flatten keloids and prevent recurrence.
Other treatment options include Ligature (tying a surgical thread at the keloid base to cut blood supply) and Surgical Removal (when other treatments are ineffective).
Consult Dr. Samatha, a renowned dermatologist in Hyderabad, to understand the factors causing keloids and the most effective treatment plan. Our goal is to provide the best results and address keloid scars effectively, restoring confidence and comfort to our patients.
