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Print: - Why did I get a keloid?
- I’m having surgery. What can I do to avoid keloids?
- What is the best treatment for me?
- Will I need surgery to get rid of the keloid?
- Will an over-the-counter cream help?
- Should I avoid getting body piercings or tattoos?
- Will I need to take any medicines?
- What side effects could I experience from the medicine?
- Am I at high risk of developing keloids?
- Could the keloid come back?
Source
Management of Keloids and Hypertrophic Scars by Gregory Juckett, MD, MPH, and Holly Hartman-Adams, MD (American Family Physician August 01, 2009, http://www.aafp.org/afp/20090801/253.html)
Written by familydoctor.org editorial staff
Reviewed/Updated: 02/11
Created: 10/09
