Keloid Scar Treatment in Dubai
A keloid scar is a thick (hypertrophic) scar above skin level that grows beyond the initial wound area. It usually forms on earlobes, shoulders, cheeks, or the chest.
Goals of treatment
Stop/Reduction of itching
Stop scar growth
Improvement of scar shape and colour (optional)
Every option for keloid scar treatment in Dubai starts with the elimination of the triggering cause (e.g. earrings, piercing, …)
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Depending on the size of the keloid
there are different treatment options: - Intralesional scar injection (Cortison, 5 Fluoracil, Botulinum Toxin)
- Cryotherapy
- Scar resection and postoperative radiotherapy < 6 – 24 hours
Adequate postoperative scar management is crucial and comprises scar compression treatment
in combination with silicon sheet application until the redness of the scar
subsides (usually 6 – 12 months).
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