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Keloids are scar tissue that have overgrown the original site of the initial injury (also called hypertrophic scars).

Dr. Kat Kat reviewed this

33 years experience

Is a type of:

Connective tissue disorders

How long it usually lasts:

Chronic (lasts years to lifelong)

How common it is:

Common

Body locations

Skin

Medications

Ratings show how effective doctors think these medications are at treating Keloids
Topical steroid

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Surgery

Laser therapy
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Cryotherapy

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