Keloids Scars

What are keloid scars?

Your body’s natural reaction to pokes, cuts, and trauma to your skin is to heal. On most occasions, skin injuries heal up without any problems. However, in some cases, these minor injuries can cause unsightly, painful, and somehow itchy scarring.

Fortunately, most scars get smaller and ultimately fade with time – but for some people, the skin can somehow overreact to the injury, resulting in the formation of scars that are relatively thicker compared to the initial wound.
These are known as keloid scars.
Keloid scars that are fairly irregular and thick rarely disappear on their own; removal warrants treatment.

How do you identify a keloid scar?

• Large and raised
• Skin-colored, red, pink, or even darker compared to adjacent skin areas
• Tend to feel fairly smooth and firm
• Hairless
• Can continue to grow even for years, usually extending from the initial skin damage’s edges
• Most likely to develop in your neck, earlobes, lower legs, upper chest, shoulders as well as chin

Keloids are usually diagnosed during a normal clinical examination.

How do you get rid of keloids Singapore?

Unfortunately, the treatment of keloids can be quite difficult. There is no magic pill or ointment that can easily and safely eliminate them.

Note: Your keloid scars might return even after successful treatment.

However, this does not mean that you should avoid keloid treatment entirely, especially if your keloids bother you.
At your consultation, you’ll likely be asked some important questions, including:

• Are you looking to alleviate common keloid symptoms such as pain and itching?
• If there is a keloid in your ears, are you still looking to put on an earring?
• Are you looking to flatten or soften your keloids?

Answers to these questions will not only allow us to provide the best mode of treatment that meet your needs, but also help you manage your expectations in terms of results.

Based on the severity of your keloid scarring and your expectations, our doctors will recommend one or a combination of the following:

It’s important to note that treatment takes time and will often involve your doctor trying various treatment techniques or a combination of treatments. Our healthcare professionals always recommend and subsequently prescribe a combination of at least two modes of treatment, ensuring our patients get the best possible results.

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