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Keloids Growing Back After Removal
I have keloids that were surgically removed. Within a year, they grew back even larger. If I get them removed again, will they keep growing back? What causes this?
Treatment for Recurrent Keloids
Thank you for your question. Keloids are formed as a result of irregular, dense collagen redistribution after injury or surgery and have a high recurrence rate. Ways to help minimize the rate of recurrence following surgical removal of keloids are steroid injections at the time of removal and subsequently at 4 week intervals, silicone sheeting, and pressure dressings. Other common treatment options for recurrent keloids are cryotherapy (freezing), radiation, and laser treatment. A multitude of additional, less common treatment options exist if traditional methods fail. I hope this helps.
