because i know of a few people who have this scar; (only difference is the length, it's shorter) and they have not had any surgery, this scar just appeared at a certain stage in
their lives. Any ideas?
,
I was wondering if there is a genetic reason in the tissue that cause this type of scar (keloids)?
Keloids can be considered to be "scars that don't know when to stop." A keloid, sometimes referred to as a keloid scar, is a tough heaped-up scar that rises quite abruptly above the rest of the skin. It is irregularly shaped and tends to enlarge progressively. Unlike scars, keloids do not subside over time.
What is the difference between a keloid and a hypertrophic scar?
After the skin is injured, the healing process usually leaves a flat scar. Sometimes the scar is hypertrophic, or thickened, but confined to the margin of the wound. Hypertrophic scars often subside by themselves (a process which can take one year or more). Treatment such as injections of cortisone (steroids) can speed this process.
Keloids, by contrast, may start some time after the injury and extend beyond the wound site. This tendency to migrate into surrounding areas that weren't injured to begin with distinguishes keloids from hypertrophic scars. Keloids typically appear following surgery or injury, but they can also appear spontaneously or as a result of some slight inflammation, such as an acne pimple on the chest (even one that wasn't scratched). Other minor injuries that can trigger keloids are burns and piercings.
Reply:I would think that a greater number of africans are affected than the caucians due to their skin type...keloids scars do not occur after surgery alone/or a nasty cut. It can just appear if you are acne prune in certain areas of the skin , especially the stomach.
It can appear as a small boil, then gradually develop into a ugly. unsightly scar that raises up and can grow for a while, so to me I would think it have alot to do with your genetics.
Reply:Just an overgrowth of scar tissue. I can be remedied by laser treatments .It's no big deal.
Saturday, April 24, 2010
I am planning on gauging my ears to a 10 ga but i really am afraid of getting keloids, how do i avoid them ?!?
i need help, oh and if i decide to let them grow in will they completely go away ?
I am planning on gauging my ears to a 10 ga but i really am afraid of getting keloids, how do i avoid them ?!?
Gauge slowly, step up in sizes of plugs slowly to let your ears stretch. There is obviously no way to 100% avoid keloids but they most commonly happen to those who rush the gauging process.
Reply:I agree with adam85719; gauge slowly and you should be fine. Enjoy the gauge that you're at, buy some beautiful jewelry in the size you are or just below to prevent you from doing it too fast
I am planning on gauging my ears to a 10 ga but i really am afraid of getting keloids, how do i avoid them ?!?
Gauge slowly, step up in sizes of plugs slowly to let your ears stretch. There is obviously no way to 100% avoid keloids but they most commonly happen to those who rush the gauging process.
Reply:I agree with adam85719; gauge slowly and you should be fine. Enjoy the gauge that you're at, buy some beautiful jewelry in the size you are or just below to prevent you from doing it too fast
Has anyone heard about this cream called Elicina(snail cream)? does it work on acne scars and keloids?
where can i get it?
Has anyone heard about this cream called Elicina(snail cream)? does it work on acne scars and keloids?
the only thing you need to get rid of your acne problems is this http://www.acnetreater.info
creeping
Has anyone heard about this cream called Elicina(snail cream)? does it work on acne scars and keloids?
the only thing you need to get rid of your acne problems is this http://www.acnetreater.info
creeping
I just removed my piercings from my cheeks ((sad i know)) and i think it formed keloids :(?
I dont mind the scarring but i do want it to go a bit down its nothing sooo sooo serious but they turned darker than my skin so yeah they r noticible, some ppl thought they were flesh toned balls lol but i took them off cuz well i came to many accidents with them when i played with my bf and he forgot i had them so it hurt, eventually ill get them again...
any suggestions on helping them heal better
I just removed my piercings from my cheeks ((sad i know)) and i think it formed keloids :(?
Are you sure they are keloids, or are they just bumps?
Not every little bump is a keloid.
Will leave a link on both, with info on them and how to possibly get rid of them.
any suggestions on helping them heal better
I just removed my piercings from my cheeks ((sad i know)) and i think it formed keloids :(?
Are you sure they are keloids, or are they just bumps?
Not every little bump is a keloid.
Will leave a link on both, with info on them and how to possibly get rid of them.
I had my 2nd earring piereced almost a year ago & now I am keloids. What's the best way to get rid of them?
I have no insurance and I need the cheapest or the most convenient D-I-Y [do it yourself] way to get rid of them.
I had my 2nd earring piereced almost a year ago %26amp; now I am keloids. What's the best way to get rid of them?
What is your race...that is a good thing to know. Those from the Mediterranean countries and those from the black race seem to get these more often. Keloids are an aggressive form of scar formation when the body gets 'injured' (pierced, in your case). Removing them causes more scar tissue, thus bigger keloids. You may go from a pea sized to a cabbage sized. (Not likely, but you get the picture).
Remover them yourself? I hope that you do not entertain that thought becuase of the trouble that you may get yourself into...I am sorry to say, but you need a plastics guy to get you the most cosmetic appealing removal, and they will tell you that there is no guarantee.
No more piercings for you. You will only propigate more keloids.
Reply:the best way is to have a Dr cut them off..
but since you are asking for a do it yourself method... i wouldn't recommend anything.
Reply:How big is the keloids? Are you a guy? Well keloids are hereditary (especially in people of african descent) and can recur again if attempt is made to cut them off. It is an abnormal wound healing process that causes excess scar tissue formation. Most people want surgical intervention for cosmetic reasons. There is hardly a D-I-Y for this without having some kind of precription medication. There is a steriod injection (triamcinalone) which you may not get over the counter. You may consider waiting until you can afford it. It doesn't cost much. If you are able to get it, you ask a doctor friend to inject the site. Nothing major. Is it getting bigger by the day? Are you causing more injury to the site by putting on tight-fitting earings?
Reply:Keloids are nothing to play with, and you should NEVER try to correct this problem by yourself. You are going to need to see a doctor. You cannot remove a keloid yourself. Doing so, will only tramatize the scar and can lead to the scar increasing in size. Also, you cannot leave the keloid just there. You need intervention or it will continue to grow. Doctors, in order to treat keloids, will remove the keloid but also inject your ear with steroids to prevent a reoccurrence. Again, see a doctor. They may allow you to pay in installments. It is worth it. Again, do not try to fix this yourself, you will only complicate the matter and cause more injury to your ear. Dr. SCD
I had my 2nd earring piereced almost a year ago %26amp; now I am keloids. What's the best way to get rid of them?
What is your race...that is a good thing to know. Those from the Mediterranean countries and those from the black race seem to get these more often. Keloids are an aggressive form of scar formation when the body gets 'injured' (pierced, in your case). Removing them causes more scar tissue, thus bigger keloids. You may go from a pea sized to a cabbage sized. (Not likely, but you get the picture).
Remover them yourself? I hope that you do not entertain that thought becuase of the trouble that you may get yourself into...I am sorry to say, but you need a plastics guy to get you the most cosmetic appealing removal, and they will tell you that there is no guarantee.
No more piercings for you. You will only propigate more keloids.
Reply:the best way is to have a Dr cut them off..
but since you are asking for a do it yourself method... i wouldn't recommend anything.
Reply:How big is the keloids? Are you a guy? Well keloids are hereditary (especially in people of african descent) and can recur again if attempt is made to cut them off. It is an abnormal wound healing process that causes excess scar tissue formation. Most people want surgical intervention for cosmetic reasons. There is hardly a D-I-Y for this without having some kind of precription medication. There is a steriod injection (triamcinalone) which you may not get over the counter. You may consider waiting until you can afford it. It doesn't cost much. If you are able to get it, you ask a doctor friend to inject the site. Nothing major. Is it getting bigger by the day? Are you causing more injury to the site by putting on tight-fitting earings?
Reply:Keloids are nothing to play with, and you should NEVER try to correct this problem by yourself. You are going to need to see a doctor. You cannot remove a keloid yourself. Doing so, will only tramatize the scar and can lead to the scar increasing in size. Also, you cannot leave the keloid just there. You need intervention or it will continue to grow. Doctors, in order to treat keloids, will remove the keloid but also inject your ear with steroids to prevent a reoccurrence. Again, see a doctor. They may allow you to pay in installments. It is worth it. Again, do not try to fix this yourself, you will only complicate the matter and cause more injury to your ear. Dr. SCD
What is the best (and most accesible) treatment for minor earlobe keloids?
take out your earrings...once i did that mine went away.
What is the best (and most accesible) treatment for minor earlobe keloids?
Consult a dermatologist or plastic surgeon. Talk to him about intralesional steroid injections as well as other options.
What is the best (and most accesible) treatment for minor earlobe keloids?
Consult a dermatologist or plastic surgeon. Talk to him about intralesional steroid injections as well as other options.
What is the best way to get rid of and prevent Keloids?
I am of Asian and Caucasian decent and in the past three years have gotten about 4 colloids. Two of them are on my back in a very visible place and are growing constantly (about 23mm now). What are my options for removal; I don't mind scarring much but these ugly bumps have to go!
What is the best way to get rid of and prevent Keloids?
Unfortunately there is not much that you can do to prevent them. Some people have them because they have keloid bodies whenever they receive scars. Some doctors are able to remove them by burning them off and that procedure can be done in their office in one day. But you have to be careful with that also because you have a keloid body chances are that they could come back. But speak with a dermatologists. Best of luck.
bougainvillea
What is the best way to get rid of and prevent Keloids?
Unfortunately there is not much that you can do to prevent them. Some people have them because they have keloid bodies whenever they receive scars. Some doctors are able to remove them by burning them off and that procedure can be done in their office in one day. But you have to be careful with that also because you have a keloid body chances are that they could come back. But speak with a dermatologists. Best of luck.
bougainvillea
Can i get my tounge pierced if i am suseptable to keloids?
You may want to post this question in the tattoo section of answers. You'll probably get more responses.
Can i get my tounge pierced if i am suseptable to keloids?
No... and you should def get it pierced it is fun to have for years, just stay away from metal balls because it WILL chip your teeth or wear away your gum tissue behind your bottom front teeth.
Reply:wouldn't suggest it, unless you want to risk having a huge keloid rise up in the middle of your tongue.
Reply:no
Can i get my tounge pierced if i am suseptable to keloids?
No... and you should def get it pierced it is fun to have for years, just stay away from metal balls because it WILL chip your teeth or wear away your gum tissue behind your bottom front teeth.
Reply:wouldn't suggest it, unless you want to risk having a huge keloid rise up in the middle of your tongue.
Reply:no
I got my nose pierced a few months ago. Now keloids keep coming!?
The first time, it went away when I changed soaps. The second time, H2Ocean spray helped. Now it's back!! I think it's because of the heat/humidity, because I don't have air conditioning.
Is there anything I can do???
I got my nose pierced a few months ago. Now keloids keep coming!?
Some of the treatments that are currently available are described below. These treatments have varying degrees of effectiveness. Usually, any interference to a keloid can lead to it recurring and becoming bigger than it previously was.
* Surgery — Surgery requires great care during and after the operation. Keloids that return after being excised may be larger than the original. There is a 50% chance of recurrence after surgical removal. However, keloids are less likely to return if surgical removal is combined with other treatments. Surgical or laser excision may be followed by intralesional injections of a corticosteroid. Plastic closure of the skin including techniques such as v-plasty or w-plasty to reduce skin tension are known to reduce recurrence of keloids following excision.
* Dressings — Moistened wound coverings made of silicone gel (such as Dermatix) or silastic have been shown in studies to reduce keloid prominence over time. This treatment is safe and painless, although some patients may experience increased itchiness from wearing the dressing for an extended period of time.
* Steroid injections — Steroid injections are best used as the scar begins to thicken or if the person is a known keloid former. A series of injections with triamcinolone acetonide or another corticosteroid may reduce keloid size and irritation. However, injections are often uncomfortable and in large and/or hard scars can be difficult to perform, requiring local anesthetic for people over 16, and full anesthetic for people under. The treatment area can become very painful as the anesthetic wears off.
* Compression — Compression bandages applied to the site over several months, sometimes for as long as six to twelve months, may lead to a reduction in the size of the keloid. This is the best treatment for preventing new scars.
* Cryosurgery — Cryosurgery is an excellent treatment for keloids which are small and occur on lightly pigmented skin. It is often combined with monthly cortisone injections. The use of cryotherapy is limited since it causes skin blanching. It freezes the skin and causes sludging of the circulation beneath, effectively creating an area of localized frostbite. There is a slough of skin and keloid with re-epithelization.
* Radiation therapy — Electron beam radiation can be used at levels which do not penetrate the body deeply enough to affect internal organs. Orthovoltage radiation is more penetrating and slightly more effective. Radiation treatments reduce scar formation if they are used soon after a surgery while the surgical wound is healing. This is one of the more effective procedures(Ogawa R et al).
* Laser therapy — This is an alternative to conventional surgery for keloid removal. Lasers produce a superficial peel but often do not reduce the bulk of the keloid. The use of dye-tuned lasers has not shown better results than that of cold lasers.
* Newer treatments — Drugs that are used to treat autoimmune diseases or cancer have shown promise. These include alpha-interferon, 5-fluorouracil and bleomycin. However, there is a need for further study and evaluation of this treatment technique.
* Natural treatments (in case of piercings) - Take a warm rag and hold it up against the keloid for about 5 minutes. This can also be done with a warm tea bag. Tea tree oil is also effective but is not recommended as it can allow bacteria to stick to it.
Reply:Where is te gold stud?
Reply:Best advice, take it out. I had my ear cartilage pierced and i got a keyloid and it would not go away. So i took it out. A few years later did it again on the other ear and it happend again.
Reply:Well, the keloids can't be that big, right? Even if it is, this should peobably work:
Everytime you get out of the shower, when your skin is still moist, rub the scar, also use your H2Ocean stuff and whatever was helping before. This will massage the scar tissue so that it starts to wear down, but if it hurts, don't do it (duh) just go along with whatever was working before, just double it.
Is there anything I can do???
I got my nose pierced a few months ago. Now keloids keep coming!?
Some of the treatments that are currently available are described below. These treatments have varying degrees of effectiveness. Usually, any interference to a keloid can lead to it recurring and becoming bigger than it previously was.
* Surgery — Surgery requires great care during and after the operation. Keloids that return after being excised may be larger than the original. There is a 50% chance of recurrence after surgical removal. However, keloids are less likely to return if surgical removal is combined with other treatments. Surgical or laser excision may be followed by intralesional injections of a corticosteroid. Plastic closure of the skin including techniques such as v-plasty or w-plasty to reduce skin tension are known to reduce recurrence of keloids following excision.
* Dressings — Moistened wound coverings made of silicone gel (such as Dermatix) or silastic have been shown in studies to reduce keloid prominence over time. This treatment is safe and painless, although some patients may experience increased itchiness from wearing the dressing for an extended period of time.
* Steroid injections — Steroid injections are best used as the scar begins to thicken or if the person is a known keloid former. A series of injections with triamcinolone acetonide or another corticosteroid may reduce keloid size and irritation. However, injections are often uncomfortable and in large and/or hard scars can be difficult to perform, requiring local anesthetic for people over 16, and full anesthetic for people under. The treatment area can become very painful as the anesthetic wears off.
* Compression — Compression bandages applied to the site over several months, sometimes for as long as six to twelve months, may lead to a reduction in the size of the keloid. This is the best treatment for preventing new scars.
* Cryosurgery — Cryosurgery is an excellent treatment for keloids which are small and occur on lightly pigmented skin. It is often combined with monthly cortisone injections. The use of cryotherapy is limited since it causes skin blanching. It freezes the skin and causes sludging of the circulation beneath, effectively creating an area of localized frostbite. There is a slough of skin and keloid with re-epithelization.
* Radiation therapy — Electron beam radiation can be used at levels which do not penetrate the body deeply enough to affect internal organs. Orthovoltage radiation is more penetrating and slightly more effective. Radiation treatments reduce scar formation if they are used soon after a surgery while the surgical wound is healing. This is one of the more effective procedures(Ogawa R et al).
* Laser therapy — This is an alternative to conventional surgery for keloid removal. Lasers produce a superficial peel but often do not reduce the bulk of the keloid. The use of dye-tuned lasers has not shown better results than that of cold lasers.
* Newer treatments — Drugs that are used to treat autoimmune diseases or cancer have shown promise. These include alpha-interferon, 5-fluorouracil and bleomycin. However, there is a need for further study and evaluation of this treatment technique.
* Natural treatments (in case of piercings) - Take a warm rag and hold it up against the keloid for about 5 minutes. This can also be done with a warm tea bag. Tea tree oil is also effective but is not recommended as it can allow bacteria to stick to it.
Reply:Where is te gold stud?
Reply:Best advice, take it out. I had my ear cartilage pierced and i got a keyloid and it would not go away. So i took it out. A few years later did it again on the other ear and it happend again.
Reply:Well, the keloids can't be that big, right? Even if it is, this should peobably work:
Everytime you get out of the shower, when your skin is still moist, rub the scar, also use your H2Ocean stuff and whatever was helping before. This will massage the scar tissue so that it starts to wear down, but if it hurts, don't do it (duh) just go along with whatever was working before, just double it.
Why are people with dark skin more prone to get keloids?
i mean idont get it, how is this proven? what is the evidence?
Why are people with dark skin more prone to get keloids?
The skin forms a keloid because it heals at an accelerated rate.
Reply:i have no idea but my mother is asian and she got a really bad keloid when she tried earrings, maybe it affects asians worse too
shell flower
Why are people with dark skin more prone to get keloids?
The skin forms a keloid because it heals at an accelerated rate.
Reply:i have no idea but my mother is asian and she got a really bad keloid when she tried earrings, maybe it affects asians worse too
shell flower
What is the best home treatment for itching & redness of keloids?
It depends on the scar. If it is not an old scar, you can try using one of the occlusive dressings. They are marketed as "scar reducing" patches and are put on and left on for 24-72 hours. If the scar is really red, it could be infected. In that instance, you would need to see your doctor for medication. If the scar is an old one, try hydrocortisone cream (available at Walmart, etc).
What is the best home treatment for itching %26amp; redness of keloids?
cocoa butter
Reply:oatmeal paste
What is the best home treatment for itching %26amp; redness of keloids?
cocoa butter
Reply:oatmeal paste
Is there any gel or cream for fading scars&keloids?
i have always been told vitamin E cream is good to fade scars but use it everyday and it will not happen overnight keep using for a long time
Is there any gel or cream for fading scars%26amp;keloids?
Boots sell a scar fading cream. Can't remember the name sorry, but the assistants will help you. It does work too with regular use.
Is there any gel or cream for fading scars%26amp;keloids?
Boots sell a scar fading cream. Can't remember the name sorry, but the assistants will help you. It does work too with regular use.
Does getting your bellybutton re-peirced give you keloids?
If you get keloids when you cut yourself, then yes, if you don't develope keloids when you scare then no
Can laser surgery be performed on long time keloids/?
I got burnt at three %26amp; now i'm sixteen %26amp; still have the burn scars despite undergoing maxillofacial surgey.I would like to have laser surgery but i'm wondering whether i can get sponsors for the surgey as it is very expensive %26amp; i can't afford the surgery bit i really want to be pretty.I've got scars on my face,my right hand %26amp; my right arm.Anyone willing to help me,please get in touch with me through my email address:imkahe@yahoo.com.Thank you loads!!!!!!!!!!
Can laser surgery be performed on long time keloids/?
Yes, it can be done. Where you are depends on what groups might be able to help you.
Reply:there is a vitamin complex that will be perfect and solve your problem...email me for details...allow your settings to have me reply back..
alstroemeria
Can laser surgery be performed on long time keloids/?
Yes, it can be done. Where you are depends on what groups might be able to help you.
Reply:there is a vitamin complex that will be perfect and solve your problem...email me for details...allow your settings to have me reply back..
alstroemeria
I got my industrial pierced and now have keloids on 3 of the 4 holes. =(Is there anyways to make them go away?
IF they cant go away, guess ill just take it out and live with the ugly*ness.
I got my industrial pierced and now have keloids on 3 of the 4 holes. =(Is there anyways to make them go away?
hypertrophic scarring (more likely to be this than keloids) is caused in industrials by pressure on one side of the hole - it's likely they haven't been pierced 100% in line. so if you want to keep the industrial, the lumps stay... they should subside if you remove the bar, then you can either leave everything out or replace the piercings with standard single piercings, not an industrial
Reply:100% pure vitamin e oil can sometimes work on raised scars if they are new.
Reply:Try vitamin c and e.
I got my industrial pierced and now have keloids on 3 of the 4 holes. =(Is there anyways to make them go away?
hypertrophic scarring (more likely to be this than keloids) is caused in industrials by pressure on one side of the hole - it's likely they haven't been pierced 100% in line. so if you want to keep the industrial, the lumps stay... they should subside if you remove the bar, then you can either leave everything out or replace the piercings with standard single piercings, not an industrial
Reply:100% pure vitamin e oil can sometimes work on raised scars if they are new.
Reply:Try vitamin c and e.
Does anybody have any home remedies for removing keloids?
I know it sounds disgusting but I know someone who is too afraid to go to the hospital and wants to get rid of it themselves in the comfort of their own home.
Does anybody have any home remedies for removing keloids?
There are some (silicone?) patches that you can buy from the chemist, they go onto scars and can help smooth them but it takes a long time and the results may not be too good. You have to stick them on and leave them for several weeks (they can be washed)
Are you sure its keloid? There is a similar scaring called hypotrophic which may be improved surgically.
From Wikipedia:
Two types of scars are the result of the body overproducing collagen, which causes the scar to be raised above the surrounding skin. Hypertrophic scars take the form of a red raised lump on the skin, but do not grow beyond the boundaries of the original wound, and they often improve in appearance after a few years. Keloid scars are a more serious form of scarring, because they can carry on growing indefinitely into a large, tumorous (although benign) growth.
Both hypertrophic and keloid scars are more common on younger and darker skinned people. They can occur on anyone, but some people have a genetic susceptibility to these types of scarring. They can be caused by surgery, an accident, or sometimes by acne. In some people, keloid scars form spontaneously.
There are several suggestions for improving:
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Scar
Reply:Consult a cosmetic surgeon about it.
Reply:There really is no cure other than surgery which could result in more keloid scarring.
There is a product called bio-oil which is reported to reduce the appearance of scars.
Does anybody have any home remedies for removing keloids?
There are some (silicone?) patches that you can buy from the chemist, they go onto scars and can help smooth them but it takes a long time and the results may not be too good. You have to stick them on and leave them for several weeks (they can be washed)
Are you sure its keloid? There is a similar scaring called hypotrophic which may be improved surgically.
From Wikipedia:
Two types of scars are the result of the body overproducing collagen, which causes the scar to be raised above the surrounding skin. Hypertrophic scars take the form of a red raised lump on the skin, but do not grow beyond the boundaries of the original wound, and they often improve in appearance after a few years. Keloid scars are a more serious form of scarring, because they can carry on growing indefinitely into a large, tumorous (although benign) growth.
Both hypertrophic and keloid scars are more common on younger and darker skinned people. They can occur on anyone, but some people have a genetic susceptibility to these types of scarring. They can be caused by surgery, an accident, or sometimes by acne. In some people, keloid scars form spontaneously.
There are several suggestions for improving:
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Scar
Reply:Consult a cosmetic surgeon about it.
Reply:There really is no cure other than surgery which could result in more keloid scarring.
There is a product called bio-oil which is reported to reduce the appearance of scars.
What is the best cream or gel for keloids and hypertrophic scars?
A prescription medication called Mederma. Ask your MD for an RX.
What is the best cream or gel for keloids and hypertrophic scars?
You need a doctor to prescribe a steriod based cream. They can shrink scars over time.
What is the best cream or gel for keloids and hypertrophic scars?
You need a doctor to prescribe a steriod based cream. They can shrink scars over time.
What is the best way to treat keloids on the facial area for black men?
my ex-husbands dermatologist gave him accutane. have you tried it?
What is the best way to treat keloids on the facial area for black men?
To get rid of keloids, take massive doses of protein enzymes between meals until they are gone.
The keloids are rich in fibrin, an inflammatory protein. Protein enzymes digest fibrin and the scarring that they cause without attacking normal tissue.
Good luck and be well.
Kelley
Reply:Vitamin E oil and MSM cream may help too. Also, Vitamin E 400-800 IU daily with meals. Good luck!
Reply:Keloids are caused by a build up of scar tissue (or protien) in the skin, like a kind of scab, as the body's natural defence against something. As a result, they're very difficult to get rid of externally (by putting something on it), because your body will still have the irritation that caused it in the first place. It's especially commonly due to pressure, like from jewlery in a piercing. The BEST and possibly cheapest/easiest way to get rid of them is to get rid of whatever is causing it. If you aren't sure, maybe chat up your family doc.
There are a lot of things that supposedly work to get rid of keloids... but none of them worked for me. Even gobbing on loads of very concentrated Vitamin E. I finally got rid of it by relieving the pressure on the piercing... by using a smaller guage bar and then eventually putting the bigger one back in. It only took a week or two to go away once I did that... (after months of people telling me to put all these creams and stuff on it... and it even getting worse from some.)
Reply:Unfortunately, keloids are more prone to develop in people of African-American or Mediterranean descent. The best thing is to NOT shave in the opposite direction, do NOT pull any ingrown hairs, try to use a gentle cleanser that will not irritate the skin, don't pick at any bumps ( sometimes, easier said than done). I hope that this helps some.
elephant foot
What is the best way to treat keloids on the facial area for black men?
To get rid of keloids, take massive doses of protein enzymes between meals until they are gone.
The keloids are rich in fibrin, an inflammatory protein. Protein enzymes digest fibrin and the scarring that they cause without attacking normal tissue.
Good luck and be well.
Kelley
Reply:Vitamin E oil and MSM cream may help too. Also, Vitamin E 400-800 IU daily with meals. Good luck!
Reply:Keloids are caused by a build up of scar tissue (or protien) in the skin, like a kind of scab, as the body's natural defence against something. As a result, they're very difficult to get rid of externally (by putting something on it), because your body will still have the irritation that caused it in the first place. It's especially commonly due to pressure, like from jewlery in a piercing. The BEST and possibly cheapest/easiest way to get rid of them is to get rid of whatever is causing it. If you aren't sure, maybe chat up your family doc.
There are a lot of things that supposedly work to get rid of keloids... but none of them worked for me. Even gobbing on loads of very concentrated Vitamin E. I finally got rid of it by relieving the pressure on the piercing... by using a smaller guage bar and then eventually putting the bigger one back in. It only took a week or two to go away once I did that... (after months of people telling me to put all these creams and stuff on it... and it even getting worse from some.)
Reply:Unfortunately, keloids are more prone to develop in people of African-American or Mediterranean descent. The best thing is to NOT shave in the opposite direction, do NOT pull any ingrown hairs, try to use a gentle cleanser that will not irritate the skin, don't pick at any bumps ( sometimes, easier said than done). I hope that this helps some.
elephant foot
Why is Black skin more prone to keloids?
Is it safe for a Black person to have plastic surgery?
Why is Black skin more prone to keloids?
Hello,
I am a black woman and very prone to keloids. I think that certain ethnic groups are more prone than others: Blacks, Hispanics and other groups with darker skin tone seem to be more susceptible than others. I personally treat every new cut or scar immediately with antibiotic ointments and when the wound heals, I use a cortisone ointment (prescribed by my doctor). It seems to help prevent the extra scar tissue from forming. After that I use a prescribed skin bleaching cream on the area to fade the dark pigmentation of the healed scar. That being said, I am sure it is safe for a black person to have plastic surgery (my sister had a breast reduction), but if that person is prone to keloids my advice would be to consult a plastic surgeon; he can best assess if the surgery needed could possibly create disgraceful keloids. I hope this helps.
Why is Black skin more prone to keloids?
Hello,
I am a black woman and very prone to keloids. I think that certain ethnic groups are more prone than others: Blacks, Hispanics and other groups with darker skin tone seem to be more susceptible than others. I personally treat every new cut or scar immediately with antibiotic ointments and when the wound heals, I use a cortisone ointment (prescribed by my doctor). It seems to help prevent the extra scar tissue from forming. After that I use a prescribed skin bleaching cream on the area to fade the dark pigmentation of the healed scar. That being said, I am sure it is safe for a black person to have plastic surgery (my sister had a breast reduction), but if that person is prone to keloids my advice would be to consult a plastic surgeon; he can best assess if the surgery needed could possibly create disgraceful keloids. I hope this helps.
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