Keloids are overgrown scar tissues that may persist for a long time and require a combination of treatments to eliminate. Keloids form due to excessive collagen deposition during the skin's healing process after injury. The key to eliminating long-term keloids lies in using a combination of treatments to reduce scar tissue growth and improve their appearance.
When treating keloids, it's crucial to first determine the specific type and location of the keloid, as different types may require different treatment methods. Common treatments include medication, laser therapy, cryotherapy, and surgical excision. Medication involves applying topical steroids to reduce inflammation and inhibit excessive collagen production; laser therapy uses specific wavelengths of laser light to destroy scar tissue and promote the growth of new, healthy skin; cryotherapy uses low temperatures to destroy scar tissue and promote the skin's natural healing process; and surgical excision is used for larger keloids or those that don't respond well to medication, involving the direct removal of the scar tissue. These treatment methods often need to be used in combination to achieve the best therapeutic effect.
During the treatment of keloids, patients may encounter some misconceptions, such as believing that keloids can only be treated through surgical excision, or that keloids will completely disappear after treatment. In reality, keloid treatment is a long-term process that requires the comprehensive use of multiple treatment methods. While keloids may improve after treatment, the possibility of complete disappearance is low. During the treatment process, patients need to have realistic expectations and actively cooperate with their doctor's treatment plan.
[Management Tip:]
1. Regularly monitor changes in keloids and adjust the treatment plan accordingly.
2. Adjust your lifestyle to avoid irritating the keloid scars.
3. If symptoms such as enlargement or pain of keloids occur, seek medical attention promptly.
