Laser Treatments for Scar Management: Options and Costs Explained
Laser When I was young, I had a teratoma on my ovary and underwent surgery, but the scar became very large. I had another surgery, but it didn't help because the scar grew larger again and sometimes it itches and hurts. I previously read some information suggesting that lase...
Dr. Liu Mingyue Reply:
According to your statement, keloids can be treated with injections, while laser treatment or surgical excision is ineffective and not recommended.[Read More] Laser Treatments for Scar Management: Options and Costs Explained
Understanding Hypertrophic Scars: Treatment Options and Effectiveness
Hypertrophic scar Hello Doctor: I have three scars on my arm that have developed into raised deep red keloids after the wounds healed. I previously visited a plastic surgery clinic and received intralesional corticosteroid injections, which were initially effective. Two of the ke...
Dr. Luo Qihua Reply:
Hypertrophic scars are caused by individual physiological factors and can even lead to more severe keloids, affecting even normal skin. Unfortunately, there are currently no highly effective methods to eliminate them in the medical field. Intralesional steroid injections can impr...[Read More] Understanding Hypertrophic Scars: Treatment Options and Effectiveness
Effective Treatments for Keloids: Managing Scars and Seeking Care
Keloid Dear Doctor: What kind of treatment should patients with keloid predisposition undergo to make their scars appear more aesthetically pleasing? What should be done if the keloid mass continues to grow larger? Why do red keloid masses also develop in areas that have not been...
Dr. Luo Qihua Reply:
The formation of keloids is due to the persistent activity of fibroblasts that lead to excessive scar tissue production. Currently, there is no effective treatment for this condition in the medical community. The most commonly used method by plastic surgeons today is the intrales...[Read More] Effective Treatments for Keloids: Managing Scars and Seeking Care