Keloids Treatment in Hyderabad

If you are seeking removal of skin-disfiguring keloids, contact a dermatologist at Celestee Skin, Laser and Hair Clinic and receive a tailored plan for keloid removal. The best, most effective, and most affordable Keloid treatment in Hyderabad is offered by experts using advanced technology under expert care. Request for an appointment.

What is a keloid?

Keloid is a thick, dense raised nodule or plaque, a type of scar, formed due to unusual healing of cutaneous injury/trauma or inflamed skin. This non-malignant/ benign dermal fibroproliferative tumor is an abnormal proliferation of the scar tissue, growing beyond the boundaries of previous/original injury, without getting regressed. If one is experiencing this condition they can reach a dermatologist at Celestee Skin, Laser and Hair Clinic a leading keloid scar removal clinic in Hyderabad.

What are the symptoms of keloids?

As keloids develop, one or more of the following signs are noticed:

After months or years of an injury, the first sign of a developing keloid- the thickening of the skin, is seen
After making its first appearance, the skin growth which appears like a pimple slowly grows for weeks or months
The keloid appears as shiny, lumpy, hairless raised skin
During keloid growth, the affected skin itches and may feel tender or hurt like a burning sensation
The keloid appears darker after it is exposed to direct sunlight or UV rays
After keloid is fully grown, it remains the same throughout life
The keloid growth initially appears red, pink, or slightly darker than the usual skin tone of an individual. Later, the growth appears darker, sometimes lighter in the middle and darker at the edges.

If one is looking for Keloid pain relief or keloid scar revision, then a dermatologist at Celestee Skin, Laser, and Hair Clinic can help you with the best affordable keloid treatment in Hyderabad. Consult them for treatment details!

What do keloids look like?

Keloids vary in their sizes, shapes, textures, colours, and numbers for different people and even in different areas of the skin.

Shape- Keloids are mostly round, oblong, or oval. They are raised on a flat surface of the chest, arms, and legs and hang down from the skin, if on the neck, earlobe, or belly
Size- Keloid size can range from that of a pimple to that of a football
Texture- Keloids may be soft and doughy to touch or else hard and rubbery
Colour- Keloids are skin-coloured, pink, or red in the case of light complexion people while with dark complexion people may develop brown keloids
Numbers- Most people develop 1-2 keloids but some develop several keloids after chickenpox or acne clears.

When and where do keloids develop?

Keloids develop within months or years of an injury to the skin as a result of dysfunction of the natural wound-healing process- the excess production of collagen at the site of injury. Any sort of injury like severe acne, insect bite, piercing, scratches/cuts, burns, permanent tattoo, chickenpox, surgery, or hair removal, can lead to the formation of keloids.

Often, the affected areas are the ear/earlobe, chest, upper back, jawline, and shoulder. However, ke loids can even develop on the abdomen of a woman who has undergone a cesarean section, hysterectomy, or other operation; a navel piercing. Men with a dark complexion may experience keloid in their beard zone aftershave. Rarely, keloids are noticed on the palms, genitals, tongue, or soles.

For their causes and removal meet dermatologist for keloids in Hyderabad at Celestee Skin, Laser and Hair Clinic.

What are the complications of keloids?

In most cases, keloids are harmless. However, if the condition is severe, it can impact one’s life in different ways. The problems that keloids can cause include:

Restricted body movements of physical activities because of tight, hard tissue formation at the body joints
Bleeding and infection, if the keloids are open
Unappealing skin leads to sadness or upset feelings.

Who is at risk of having keloids?

Keloids are mostly common in:

People with brown or black skin (African, Latin-American, or Asian descent)
People with a family history of keloids
Young adults (aged between 20 and 30 years)
Women who are pregnant or who have had a Cesarean section.

Are keloids contagious?

No. Keloids are not the result of an infectious microbe rather they are formed due to unusual wound-healing responses.

How are keloids diagnosed?

A simple, thorough skin examination of the affected area by a dermatologist is enough to diagnose a keloid. Sometimes, a skin biopsy is ordered to eliminate the possibility of skin cancer.

Do keloids fade away with time?

No. Unlike hypertrophic scars, keloids cannot go away with time, without treatment. Their appearance remains the same throughout the life of an individual. A dermatologist-recommended Keloid therapy in Hyderabad can only help reduce the appearance of a keloid.

How do dermatologists help manage or treat keloids?

There is no single, fixed treatment for keloids. A dermatologist at Celestee Skin, Laser and Hair Clinic determines the best treatment plan for keloids after considering the patient’s age and response to previous treatment (if any); where keloids develop, their features, and how deeply they affect the skin.

Keloid scars are hard to treat and, in some cases, they reappear. Using two or more treatments at a time often provides the best treatment outcomes.

A dermatologist-recommended treatment plan for a keloid may include:

Proper wound care- As the wound heals, the scar can be avoided by putting pressure on the wound. Wearing compression garment/dressing or pressure earring for 12 to 24 hours daily for 4-6 months.
Topical or injectable corticosteroid- Newly formed keloids will shrink if corticosteroid is applied or injected. Corticosteroid works especially for a keloid on an earlobe.
Silicone gel sheets- These are applied to newly created keloids to flatten them or on wounds to prevent keloid formation.
Cryotherapy- With the use of liquid nitrogen, keloids can be frozen from the inside out. Without harming the skin beneath the keloid. This causes the death of the skin cells and eventually, the size and hardness of the keloid are reduced. Learn more on non-surgical keloid treatment in Hyderabad with a dermatologist at Celestee Skin, Laser and Hair Clinic.
Laser - This therapy heat generated from pulsed-dye lasers can be used to reduce the size of a large keloid, its itchiness, and even fade its color. This approach works best in combination with pressure garments and the use of corticosteroids. It is performed over several sessions in gaps of 4-8 weeks.
Low-level radiation therapy- This is recommended as a stand-alone best keloid treatment in Hyderabad or after surgical removal of keloid to shrink or minimize the scar tissue.
Ligature- A surgical thread is tightly tied around the base of the keloid to gradually cut it and make it fall off. However, every 2-3 weeks, a new surgical thread needs to be tied.
Keloid Removal Surgery- The keloid is excised using a cutting instrument and then a pressure garment and/or corticosteroid is used.

How can keloids be prevented?

For all those who have keloid-prone skin, the good news is that keloids are avoidable. Preventive measures include:

Avoiding unnecessary piercing and taking proper care of the wound created by piercing.
Avoid tattoos or any cosmetic procedure that would injure the skin.
Take proper care of surgical wounds or a skin injury.

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