Steroids – Effective And Inexpensive Remedy For Keloid

Keloids are non cancerous growth of the skin. They can be removed by a dermatologist, cosmetic surgeon or a plastic surgeon. The operation is painless and relatively inexpensive. Keloids are commonly found on the ears and may be caused by an ear piercing which becomes infected. In Jamaica they are sometimes called acorns and they can be disfiguring and embarrassing, especially to the young lady who develops one.

It has been noted that if the ears have been pierced in infancy there is less chance of developing a keloid than if they are done in the teens or in adult life. Many young ladies believe that they can just cut off the keloid and that is that. But this should never be done as it will regrow, bigger than before. If you develop a keloid, medical attention should be sought. Besides, there are several methods of treatment.

From Jamaica Observer:

Cortisone solutions can be injected into the keloid once a week. This should cause the keloid to shrink and disappear or at least become smaller in size. If this does not work, then surgical treatment will be necessary.

In this procedure steroids are injected into the keloid for several weeks. After this course of injections the keloid is cut out. This is done with a local anaesthetic so there is no pain and no bleeding, if it is done properly. After the operation a further course of steroid injections is necessary for three to four weeks. Radiotherapy can also be used. The radiation treatment is given once a week for several weeks.

Keloids can be removed by a dermatologist, cosmetic surgeon or a plastic surgeon. The operation is usually painless, easy and relatively inexpensive. So if you develop keloids of the ear, please see your dermatologist and have it dealt with at once.