Keloid Scar Treatment: Relief for Raised, Uncomfortable Scars
Has a simple cut, piercing, or surgical incision healed into a thick, raised scar that keeps growing beyond the original wound? You may have developed a keloid—an overgrowth of scar tissue that can be itchy, painful, and cosmetically bothersome. If you’re frustrated with keloid scars, you’re not alone, and treatment options are available.
Understanding Keloid Scars
Keloids are firm, rubbery lesions or shiny, fibrous nodules that form when your body produces too much collagen during the healing process. They can vary in color from pink to red to dark brown, often matching or being darker than your natural skin tone. Unlike normal scars that fade and flatten over time, keloids continue to grow beyond the boundaries of the original injury, sometimes becoming quite large.
More Than Just Cosmetic
While keloid scars are benign and not contagious, they’re often accompanied by uncomfortable symptoms that go beyond appearance. Many patients experience severe itchiness, pain, tenderness, or changes in texture that make the keloid difficult to ignore. Keloids commonly develop after piercings (especially ear piercings), cuts, burns, surgical incisions, or even acne—and they’re more common in people with darker skin tones.
Our Treatment Approach
At DermCARE Practitioners in Louisville, we understand the physical discomfort and self-consciousness that keloid scars can cause. We offer keloid injections—a proven treatment that can soften the scar tissue, reduce the size of the keloid, and improve symptoms like itching and pain. Many patients see significant improvement with a series of treatments.
Finding Relief
While keloids can be stubborn, treatment can make a real difference in both how they look and how they feel. If you’ve been living with uncomfortable or unsightly keloid scars, let our experienced team help you find relief.
Ready to address your keloid scars? Contact DermCARE Practitioners at (502) 361-3909 or text us at 1-502-385-3191 to schedule your consultation today.
