Keloids

A keloid is an overgrowth of scar tissue that forms at the site of an injury or incision. Unlike regular scars, keloids extend beyond the wound’s original borders and can grow larger over time. Keloids can be raised, thick, and sometimes red or darker in color than the surrounding skin. They can occur anywhere on the body but are more common on areas like the chest, shoulders, earlobes, and upper back. Keloids are often associated with an abnormal healing response, where the body produces too much collagen during the wound-healing process.

Causes

Ø  Race, genetics, injury or surgery, site on the body are certain factors which determine the development of keloid

Till now there is no satisfactory treatment for keloids and there is 100% chance of recurrence once it is treated by surgery.

At Skin sattva we combine a cocktail of injections delivered through fractional microneedling which will flatten the keloid and will give long term keloid free periods like 9 to 12 months. Sessions are done once in 1-2 months for 1 year, thereafter 3-4 sessions in 2^nd year.