Keloid Scar Treatments
Keloid Scar Treatments
A keloid scar is an enlarged, raised scar that can be pink, red, skin-coloured or darker than the surrounding skin.
They can develop after very minor skin damage, such as an acne spot or a piercing, and spread beyond the original area of skin damage.
Keloid scars are more common on the upper chest, shoulders, head (especially the earlobes after a piercing) and neck, but they can happen anywhere.
What do keloid scars look like?
Keloid scars are usually:
They can last for years, and sometimes do not form until months or years after the initial injury.
Treatments for keloid scars
There are several treatments available, but none have been shown to be more effective than others.
Treatment can be difficult and is not always successful.
Treatments that may help flatten a keloid scar include:
Other options include: