We reserve the right to remove comments and topics that don't adhere to Please help us maintain positive conversations here by following our guidelines * Radiation: Some doctors have reported safe and effective use of radiation to treat keloids. * Fluorouracil: Injections of this chemotherapy agent, alone or together with steroids, have been used as well for treatment of keloids. Current research is underway using a variant of this method, applying topical imiquimod (Aldara), which stimulates the body to produce interferon. In recent studies, injections of interferon have shown promise in reducing the size of keloids, though it's not yet certain whether that effect will be lasting. * Interferon: Interferons are proteins produced by the body's immune systems that help fight off viruses, bacteria, and other challenges. * Cryotherapy: Freezing keloids with liquid nitrogen may flatten them but often darkens the site of treatment. Some doctors claim similar success with compression dressings made from materials other than silicone. * Silicone sheets: This involves wearing a sheet of silicone gel on the affected area for several hours a day for weeks or months, which is hard to sustain. These may be costly, since such treatments are not generally covered by insurance plans. Treatment is safe and not very painful, but several treatment sessions may be needed. * Laser: The pulsed-dye laser can be effective at flattening keloids and making them look less red. Radiation after surgical excision has also been used. Some surgeons achieve success by injecting steroids or applying pressure dressings to the wound site after cutting away the keloid. * Surgery: This is risky, because cutting a keloid can trigger the formation of a similar or even larger keloid. (These can be treated using a laser see below.) The keloid may look better after treatment than it looked to start with, but even the best results leave a mark that looks and feels quite different from the surrounding skin. Injections are safe (very little steroid gets into the bloodstream) and usually help flatten keloids however, steroid injections can also make the flattened keloid redder by stimulating the formation of more superficial blood vessels. Injections are usually given once per month until the maximum benefit is obtained.
* Cortisone injections (intralesional steroids): These are safe and not very painful.
The methods now available to treat keloids are: Is keloid removal necessary? What are the treatments for keloids? I was reading up on it and came across this article.
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