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    Keloid

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    Cause

    Any type of skin injury types can lead to scarring.

    This includes:

    ● burns,

    ● acne scars,

    ● chickenpox scars,

    ● ear piercing,

    ● scratches,

    ● surgical incision,

    ● vaccination sites.

    Other causes:

    Genetic factors and Dark complexion

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    Treatment

    Some tips as prescribed by Dr Divya Agrawal to prevent Keloid formation in a person who is predisposed to keloid formation includes:

    ● Preventing unnecessary trauma or surgery (such as ear piercing and elective mole removal) whenever possible.

    ● Any skin problems (e.g., acne, infections) should be treated as early as possible to minimize areas of inflammation. Treatment options are once it occurs:

    ● pressure therapy

    ● silicone gel sheeting

    ● intra-lesional triamcinolone acetonide (TAC)

    ● cryosurgery,

    ● 5-FU

    ● surgical excision

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