Keloids are raised, thickened scars that grow beyond the original wound — they can be itchy, tender, and cosmetically bothersome, but respond to a combination of in-clinic treatments.
Keloids need a plan tailored to their size, location, and how long they've been present. Dr. Namita Narkhede-Chopade assesses each keloid individually before recommending treatment — commonly a combination of steroid injections, radiofrequency ablation, or cryosurgery, sometimes alongside pressure therapy.
Because keloid-prone skin can react to new injury by forming another keloid, treatment is planned carefully and monitored over several follow-ups.
Keloids can be significantly flattened and their symptoms controlled, but because they arise from an individual predisposition, there's always some risk of recurrence — which is why Dr. Namita usually combines approaches and monitors over time.
Most in-clinic treatments involve only mild discomfort, and local anaesthesia or numbing is used where needed.
If you have a personal or family history of keloids, it's worth discussing this with Dr. Namita before piercings, surgery, or other elective skin procedures.
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