First line treatment for keloid is:
Ans. (a) Intralesional injection of keloid(Ref: Bailey 26/e p30)Treatment of keloids and Hypertrophic scars:* Intra lesional Triamcinolone acetate* Local pressure* Intra lesional excision done only for keloids.* Laser to reduce redness.* Vitamin E or Palm Massage oil.* Silicone gel sheeting* Excision and Steroid Injection.
Intra lesional injection of keloid
Local steroid
Radiotherapy
Wide excision
Wounds, Tissue Repair & Scars