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2. 9 Ways to Get Rid of Keloids, According to Experts - AOL

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   Another popular tool in removing keloid scars is corticosteroid cream, which has been shown to reduce inflammation and swelling which can contribute to the appearance of keloid scars. You can find ...

3. How to reduce the appearance of scars, according to experts - AOL

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   “Tretinoin (topical retin-A) can help in early superficial scarring from acne and stretch marks, but [they are] not helpful for [raised scars like] hypertrophic scars and keloids,” says McMichael.

4. Keloid - Wikipedia

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   Hiroshima atomic bombing survivors showing numerous burn scars, including keloids. Persons of any age can develop a keloid. Children under 10 are less likely to develop keloids, even from ear piercing. Keloids may also develop from pseudofolliculitis barbae; continued shaving when one has razor bumps will cause irritation to the bumps ...

5. Silicone gel sheeting - Wikipedia

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   Since most patients develop hypertrophic and keloid scars within 3 months after surgery or injury, the silicone gel sheeting therapy should be started in the early repair phase to achieve an optimal therapeutic effect. The maturity of scars takes over a year; therefore, silicone treatment is also effective in scars aged over 12 months. [15]

6. People Are Using Rubber Bands to Remove Scar Tissue on ... - AOL

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   This DIY method for keloid removal has a high potential for infection, doctors say, and there's a big chance the tissue could grow back. People Are Using Rubber Bands to Remove Scar Tissue on ...

7. Scar - Wikipedia

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   Hypertrophic scars are often distinguished from keloid scars by their lack of growth outside the original wound area, but this commonly taught distinction can lead to confusion. [6] Keloid scars can occur on anyone, but they are most common in dark-skinned people. [7] They can be caused by surgery, cuts, accident, acne or, sometimes, body ...