What is good for keloids

It is quite natural for any wound to lead to a scar. However, keloid scars, refer to those scars that grow over the boundaries of the wound. In appearance keloid scars are raised thickened and feel rubbery to the touch. The top layer of the scar is usually pink or purple in color. Keloid scars usually do not subside over a period of time, unlike other scars. Even though keloids do not cause any damage to the skin, several people prefer opting for various keloid treatment options, in order to remove these scars. There are others who use keloids home remedies, to reduce the pain and itching that may be caused by the scars.

Keloids and piercings

Keloids and piercings are closely related to each other as it is very easy for the minor injuries that can be incurred because of body piercing to lead to keloids. Unfortunately, it is not possible to know beforehand if a particular wound or even a body piercing would lead to a keloid scar. In fact there have been several instances where a person has developed a keloid scar in one ear and not in the other, after getting both the ears pierced. Therefore, people who are prone to developing keloid scars should avoid going in for body piercing.

How to get rid of keloids?

A keloid scar affects the aesthetics of a person greatly and therefore many people often wonder on how to get rid of keloids. Keloid treatment methods usually include surgery, laser treatment, cortisone injections, topical creams, herbal products as well as home remedies. Because keloids treatment using surgery, injections and laser treatment are a bit costly, most people prefer using either topical creams that have been prescribed by a doctor or effective keloids home remedies. Given below are some of the most commonly used home and natural remedies for keloid treatment:

• It is believed that applying apple cider vinegar directly on the keloid scar about four to five times a day can expedite the healing process.
• Another effective home remedy keloid treatment is the application of either garlic oil, or crushed garlic directly on the site of the scar.
• It is also possible to reduce the scar by applying tea tree oil to it regularly.
• Applying potassium iodide solution on the scar at least four or five times a day could help cure the scar within a few days.
• Crush three aspirin tablets and add a small amount of water, to make a smooth paste. Applying the paste on the scar will help reduce it gradually.
• Natural remedies for keloid scars include Aloe Vera Gel, comfrey root extract and St. John's Wort.

answered by G M

Keloids are nothing but the abnormal growth of fibrous tissues. This occurs when your skin suffers an injury. Keloids are the scars that often continue to show growth even beyond the original wound on the skin. In some cases Keloids cause a scar that can disfigure the patient. If you have suffered a wound that was not attended to properly, then it is likely that you will develop keloids. Although sometimes Keloids can cause itching, they are not usually painful. They do, however, cause the patient embarrassment and for that reason are treated and removed. Another thing that you need to remember is that keloids cannot be transmitted through contact.

You can try a variety of treatments to help treat keloids. However, you should know that often newer keloids are easier to treat while the older ones may take slightly longer. Applying apple cider vinegar on the keloids is one of the easiest remedies. If you find the treatment painful, you can dilute the vinegar with water and then apply on the affected area. Garlic oil is also effective. You can also crush garlic and apply this on the affected area. However, if this causes burning, you should immediately wash it off.

answered by G M