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Thanks so much for this video, Dr. Dray! 😊I'm someone who has keloids pretty much all over: chest, back, shoulders, jawline. I've gone through countless treatments which have definitely taken a toll on me emotionally. Currently I'm a part of a keloid study at Parkland hospital here in Dallas. I've been a study participant since last October. I'm really hoping some type of permanent solution can help myself, and others who suffer from this painful condition. Thanks again for this informative and helpful vid. 💜
Find someone able to use a blue laser and incorporate it into keloid reduction. All these dermatologists are full of shit and are after money, if you want it done proper go to Korea and never look back at these idiots
-Thanks for the info. I have a keloid right on the center of my chest and it has always been something that I am extremely self-conscious of. It has definitely lowered my confidence and self-esteem a lot over the years, but I’ve learned to just live with it now.
I had a pacemaker implanted at 26 and had a keloid form that was painful 😥 for 11 years 😌 I tried everything and the docs recommended removing the pacemaker and getting a plastic surgeon to do a revision it was that bad... X I ended up getting a new pacemaker at Stanford and had a plastic surgeon do the incision and had an injection to prevent a keloid and it worked, the keloid didn’t come back!!! So there is hope!!!🙏 Thanks Dr.Dray I totally love your videos!!!💜
I have a question, why would one incision keloid and not the other. Example, my scar from hernia surgery looks fantastic, my incisions from gallbladder excision keloided.
I have a couple of fairly small (although very red) 13 year old keloids on the middle of my chest. I got a treatment plan for 4 rounds of injections and laser. After two treatments and 900 dollars later the results were not even close to what I was hoping for.. so I canceled the rest of the treatment. It flattened them a fair amount, although just a few months later it feels like they are already puffing back up a little. The treatment did lighten the redness a fair amount as well but that also quickly started coming back. Don't waste your money unless you have disposable income. I'm posting this on as many keloid videos as I can to spare people from wasting there money like I did. Unfortunately they call them scars for a reason.
I seem to get keloids from body acne, and I have one on my chest that hurts so bad and I’ve had it for 4-5 years now. Sucks and I’m so self conscious now 😭
@@pranjalbhosale1892 I had a body injection (steroids) for my chest and both sides of my corner jawbone that was caused by a spot/s. The steroids injected in my chest was the most powerful and turn the skin pure white but the colour came back to normal after one year. The one on my jawbone took multiple injections to prevent extreme skin whitening on the face (which is not good as you need to stay protected from the sun other than not looking good). The one on my left side disappeared but the one on my right side got smaller and didn't disappear. I needed to go for more injections for my right jawbone but I got so conscious from losing my skin colour I decided to give it a break. After several months, the left jawbone keloid came back and the one on the right grew. The keloid on my chest also came back, but it was small. The issue is you can get injections but what is vital is learning steps of HOW TO PREVENT them from coming back in the first place. I will get the injections done again when the pandemic calms down which will hopefully be later this year. My strongest advice for anyone who is looking to get their Keloid removed, as much as you learn how to remove it, also put the same energy in learning how to prevent reoccurrence. If you get the advice from the doctors, make sure they give you clear cut answers otherwise you'll need to figure it out somewhere else.
@@EAprima if your keloids came back is it really worth it to get the injections? Because I also have it on my right jaw side and from your description even if I get the injections there’s no grantee it will be permanently gone? Also we’re you able to find any helpful solution on how to avoid a re-growth after the injections?
seriously LOVE your channel! discovered it last night and have been binging ever since! you are so well informed and I am just so thankful you are willing to share your knowledge with us!!
I had keloids on my earlobes that I got as a teenager. What worked for me was having the scars surgically removed and a week of concentrated radiation on the earlobes after to stop them from returning. It’s a small thing in life but it has improved my mentality and well being greatly not having the visible scars. I’ll always have some of my other keloid scars on my shoulder and who knows where else but that’s ok.
I know this was written three years ago 😭 but I have an appointment to get mine removed soon and I’m really scared about the healing process,can you please tell me how does it look like now? And if the scar is very noticeable?
@@alkawthardashti Can happily report that for me no return of keloids or noticeable scarring at all in the three years since I had mine removed. Procedure and radiation treatment were both super straightforward too. Good luck with your treatment!
My son, now 9yrs, spilled boiling water (he was making ramen in the microwave) on his leg a little over a year ago and we did not realize the scar was keloidal until we went in for how bad it itches and how dry it is. The doctor referred us to a dermatologist so I am trying to think of questions for the doctor and get an idea of what may happen. This video was super educational, I really appreciate it!
According to old natural healing books, The #1 easy and less stress way is to use Apple Cider Vinegar, #2 tea tree oil. a bottle cost less than 5 bucks or around 5 bucks for both items.
I have the same on my cheek. Have been advised to use some Vitamin A cream along with taking a long course of antibiotics to clear the blood. But so far, there is no real change :(.
@@linkinpark2336 Hi, I know it's been a little bit since you commented but have you seen any recurrence after the injections? I'm really scared of them coming back worse after I get the injections.
Keloid risk is based on many complex factors that interact during wound healing. These include skin tone, genetics, and age. ScarScore can help you know in advance of a procedure or injury if you are at risk for keloids.
Thanks for a great video! Back in the day, I had c-sections for all of my now-adult-children. I had horrendous c-section scars. In 2000 I had a tummy tuck. None of my ob-gyn doctors, nor my plastic surgeon for my tummy tuck told me about the silicone scar sheets. Yet they all saw my scarring, whether it be hypertrophic or keloid. More recently, I had to have a bilateral mastectomy, followed over time with expansion and reconstruction surgery, and was not told about these scar sheets. The plastic surgeon that I worked with for the year long event even mentioned the pronounced scarring. Without a basis of comparison, I had no way of knowing that it's worse than the typical outcome. I wish any single one of these doctors would have given me a heads up about this possible treatment. Oh well. Now I know. (grumpy face emoji)
I am sorry to hear you have to cope with these, and a bilateral mastectomy is very scary thing to go through (two c sections seem terrifying to me too, but relative of course)
Happy Friday from Seattle & Welcome Home,Dr Dray!...So happy you are back in Houston SAFE & SOUND...Thoroughly enjoyed your "travel log" of Chicago last week!...Thank you for this video on keloids...I have experienced MANY over the years after surgeries(have used silicone scar sheets with relatively good luck!)....It is great to hear all the other options of treatment from you...Have a wonderful weekend & I send my best to your Mom and sweet Tybee!(I'll bet they BOTH missed while you were away!) :-)
Hey Dr Dray, my brother had an op when he was young and ended up with a keloid scar from it. A few years later he went back into hospital to have the scar sorted, which did not take away the red shinny look of it, but did however flatten it so it was not raised any more. Great subject and information. Have a wonderful weekend 🤘🏻
Thanks for sharing your brother's story here in the comments, as it is very helpful to others to hear how someone's treatment course turned out for them. HOpe you have a great weekend
Hi Jeanine, I really can’t remember to be honest, it was back in the mid seventies when I was very young, a few years younger than my brother. I do remember that it was much flatter though, I did even ask my mum for you to see if she could remember, but she wasn’t 100% sure as she is now in her late seventies. Sorry I can’t help with that more.
Hey sis please tell me if it's flattened then it won't grow further? I have one on my chest but now it's flattened sometimes itching also but if it's not growing then it's okay for me
I don’t know if it’s related, or can help other viewers, but I swear I correlated my keloids to dissolvable stitches. I had multiple surgeries for melanoma removal, and every site that had dissolvable stitches developed keloids, whilst removable stitch sites did not! My plastic surgeon used the BBL laser with some success, but he had a new laser in the office and a few zaps of that and my keloids were almost vanished! Wish I remembered the laser name though 😩.
Welcome home! I wanted to know how long your morning skin care approximately takes you? I have adapted your minimalist routine as well as products but I still find it takes me forever to get ready.. (trying to get all the layers of sunscreen put on properly, maybe:) Thanks!
Dr Dray thank you so much for making this informative video you are such an inspirational personality Beautiful inside out...I myself suffer from keliod scars on my front upper chest i had many injections they are flatter than before but i really hope they completely vanish i hope one day there could be a permanent solution for these type of scars Once again thank you so much for all these wonderful videos love you soo much God bless you in every step of your life Amen...😇
Does your dermatologist recommend you continue regular treatment to prevent regrowth of the keloid? I also have a chest keloid and had monthly laser and injection treatments for a little over a year until the scar was flat (still red tho). About 6 months ago the doctor told me I could stop since it was flat. However, within the past couple months the scar has completely grown back and is very irritating and extra itchy.
Bianca Herrera My keliod scar that my dermatologist injected is still going fine its flat but i have few of them which are still raised attached to the flat scar😞i get really depressed when i see it...but i motivate myself that these scars doesn't define me who iam You are Beautiful sis just the way you are..Iam still under treatment...You just don't lose hope..there is a youtuber named scarred beauty check her channel out... she had massive keliod on her chest way down to her stomach she got injections and now it's barely noticeable injections do help but it takes time...i pray to God that all who suffer from this condition one day might get permanent solution Stay blessed stay strong 😇
Hi dear Dr.Dray, after acne in my chest, I have some keloids at size of a bean on my chest and my back, from 5 years ago but I'm scared of doing any treatment because I heard It is possible to have increasing in size and numbers of keloids. Do you think using silicone sheet and gel is less risky? I mean if I use silicone treatment will I decrease the risk of increasing my keloid? I haven't tried any treatments yet so I want to consult with you.
I have mad scars on my back and I’ve always been self conscious and don’t really let ppl hug me bc of them but atleast y’all help make it feel normal and i don’t feel so ugly lmfao
Got a keloid on my back for years now I didn't understand why since I was and still am very hygienic so it was really frustrating to have it and I'm still so self- conscious about it. I'm thinking of going to my doctor but thank for this helpful video!
I suffered from really bad acne all over my back , top of my chest , neck , and face . Currently on my 5th month of accutane and my acne on my neck and face is gone ! Hopefully it stays that way ! What did happen though was that I have these keloids on my chest and upper shoulders where you said they would be . I hope that eventually I can eventually get them treated
Even I have keloids but I'm on Accutane. I feel Accutane has reduced their size. Hopefully they will diminish significantly by the end of my Accutane treatment ✨
I have keloids on my shoulders and thighs from cutting myself while shaving (yes, I used to shave my arms all the way up to the shoulder). It hate it. I can’t wear anything sleeveless and when I wear tight shirts or bottoms like leggings, you can see the keloids through them. It’s so embarrassing and people ask me about them all the time. They’re my biggest insecurity. I’m meeting with a dermatologist next week to see my options
I have a relatively small bump on my chest; it developed gradually over a couple of years.. Although I didn't suffer any injuries, no piercings, nor tattoos. But it looks like a keloid and I'm considering freezing it at home? Do you think it would be worth trying?
Hi Dr Dray...Ive heard a commenter in another video by someone else, state that with the steriod injection treatment they can grow back and possibly bigger is this accurate? i didnt hear you mention if that can occur. Also I watched another person's experience that after a second round of the steroids got I think what's called calcium deposit and it looked like a little white rock inside have you seen that occur. Thanks
Dr Dray, great video. Could you please make a video on infra-red protection in sunscreens, whether we need to buy these types of sunscreens, which ingredients protect our skin from infra-red , recommended brands etc.
I had a large keliod that came from two acne scars along my chest. It grew to be painful and I had it removed. Lucky for me though, it came back and much larger than before. My doctor and I have found that triamcinolone acetonide has done wonders on it. It's faded in places but has helped it slow it's growth tremendously. Talk to your drs folks.
Hi Dr Dray! Love your videos. I wish I found your video before I had a keloid on my chest removed. It came back, but with kenalog injections it has flattened and is now flush with my skin and pink. Is there anything else I can do to reduce the visibility of the residual scar?
Hello Doctor, seven months ago I got a keloid because I got burnt by a space heater. It is on the left arms on the side of my wrist. I had 2 treatments of kenolog injections,but then decided to get it off. Yesterday at BCM they did a incision to instead have a smaller scar. I thought that I was making the right decision and hopefully it still is, but I cried when I saw it because the skin looks sunk in like if someone bit it or something. Is this just until the skin expands? Will my arm look normal again or am I going to have a gap?
I was wondering if it’s possible to help fade an old white scar from surgery on my face . I actually inherited this scar when I was an infant. Would laser treatment or micro needling work.? Any suggestions…? Thank you!
Very informative, thank you. Can you talk a bit more specifically on post incision keloid scars. My daughter had to have surgery to remove a cyst on her jawline (sadly, a high tension area) and we are looking into methodologies to minimize the appearance of the scar since it lies in a very visible area of the face. Any advice would be appreciated, thank you.
I'm a day late but catching up this morning with you. Very interesting topic, l'm certain that you helped so many people with the talks you give, keep up with you're good work!!😊 Happy weekend 😎
I have 3 really small but red keloid on my breast. Will lazer treatment be helpful? Will it hurt? What are the risk? As the area is sensitive I am worried
Mine went away after 9 years on my chest. Unfortunately it was gone when I woke from a 3 to 4 month coma. And they said they didn't remove it but there's no trace of it.
I got a keloid on my shoulder and smack dead center of my chest during pregnancy. They were pimples and scabbed up and I picked the scabs off and they scarred really bad. Sometimes I exfoliate my skin (gently) with a foot pumus stone. I accidentally scraped my chest keloid and it seems like it got flatter as it’s scabbed in the center. So is this going to make it look worse or is my body healing it over again?!
For everyone that's saying they didn't see any results with the injections, see if your doctor can increase your strength. Mine started me out with 10 and increased the strength to 20 but saw no results. Now that he has upped me to 40 strength I can see that my keloids are shrinking with every injection.
@tahdomm They are alot better. I recently had surgery followed by radiation. So far there are no signs of it coming back in those areas so I haven't needed the shots.
Thank you so much for your reply. So you went up to 40 with radiation? Would you mind sharing with me how much the 40 burned? How many you needed? Plus, the radiation. I know I'm asking for a lot, im just looking for relief without wasting money or making it worse.
@@tahdomm I'm sorry I didn't even know you commented back. I think I was so used to getting injections that there was no burning at all for me. It was just the sting from the injection
Thanks for the clarification. We could surely use your help back in Colorado where access to see a dermatologist is over 6 months! That mile high sun is one damaging puppy. Have a lovely weekend. Can’t wait for tomorrow’s video.
I’ve been getting injections in my hypertrophic stomach scar for 6 months. It’s improving alot. However, now I’m getting hypopigmentation/lightening around the scar. Will that go away once I stop getting the injections?
I've had a pea sized, round, dark keloid smack bang in the middle of my chest for 2 years now, most likely from picking a scab (I can't even remember picking it but my doctor said that's most likely what it was). it looks like a pimple from far away, but it's firm and keloid type. Had a cortisone injection that basically got rid of it (with some discolouration like yours), but returned ~6 months later. I now have a pimple scar in the middle of my forehead that's starting to look like it'll form a keloid scar. It's honestly damaged my self-esteem and is so frustrating. I pray there's a solution :(
I have keloids 2 in my chest and one in my shoulder however now I am getting new keloid tiny from pimple what should I do before it gets bigger please help ! Am doing steroids for the bigger ones
@@lulabelay4927 don't pick or touch the pimples at all, that'll make keloid development more likely. Sorry but unsure how to prevent pimples turning into keloids :( I'd suggest seeing a dermatologist which is what i'm doing soon!
i know this video was published years ago but i just wonder if i actually can prevent keloid from forming like using silicone gel and silicone scar sheet ? and for how long to use both of it. thanks
After 20 years, the keloids under my bra/ bra straps ( which probably caused the scarring in first place) are completely faded and flat. The skin is still firm and shiny but there is something to all day pressure and years.
Is there any ingredient you can recommend for lightening dark skin areas such as armpits? Can be a prescription or non-prescription cream. Do you recommend acids such as salicylic or AHA? Thank you
dark skin in the armpits can be due to an underlying medical etiology, such as insulin resistance, so it should be evaluated first before attempting treating an unknown
I\'m not sure but ,if anyone else needs to find out about home remedies for keloid scars try Niposcu Keloid Scars Adviser (do a search on google ) ? Ive heard some great things about it and my mate got amazing success with it.
Hi Dr Dray. Love all your videos, I have learned so much. My son has many of these keloid scars. The worst on his shoulders. Very red and very raised. Since he is still growing I was wondering if you would have any different suggestions for treating them? Do they flatten as the skin stretches with growth?
I know this is a late reply and I hope you read this, I suffer from keloids and I have had them for nearly 20 years. I will give you some advice, if your son can see a dermatologist please do, they can help. Stay away from surgery, I had it done and it was a big mistake. Elastaplast has there own scar sheets, they are the best in my opinion. Retin a helps with older scars, mainly with the hyperpigmentation. Compression is key when they are still new, but don't dismiss it if the scars are old. Taking hyaluronic acid supplementation has helped me fade old scars over time. If your son is concious about his scars please tell a handsome man with scars is still a handsome man, the biggest problem with keloids is the self esteem issue that comes with it, yes they a permanent but with care they can fade, most of mine are 70% faded but it has taken a long time. I hope this helps anyone who reads this.
I have a suspicious mole taken out on my chest and leave a keloid scar in my late twenties and I am an Asian . Now I am in my fifties, my keloid scar have flattened by it self and scar almost invisible
R B I had the same thing done for the same reason at around the same age, lol, and I’m now 52 and it has flattened and is nearly invisible as well. It bothered me through my younger years, though. PS: I am Caucasian.
I had a mohs surgery and have a keloid on my thigh, its flattened somewhat but still high and dark. Nice to hear it will flatten, but I wish I didnt have to wait that long. (Asian)
I am 30 now. But I also had a suspicious mole removed when I was 28. It’s on my shoulder. So that’s good to know. Mine is quite raised. So hopefully it flattens out with time. 🤞🏼
Thank you for the video! Is steroid induced skin atrophy from keloid scar treatment reversible ? I had a keloid scar on my lip and I noticed I’m starting to get that dimpling effect on one small side next to the scar.
I keep hearing conflicting information about using tretinoin and exfoliating with an aha/bha. If I am using tretinoin, are you not supposed to use an aha/bha (since tretinoin also exfoliates and an aha/bha can cause irritation) or can you actually use a chemical exfoliant?
What is your opinion on ponds moisturizer, can it clog pores? Also what is your opinion on the Oxy maximum pads with 2% salicylic acid. &&& is aloe Vera good for hyperpigmintation? Thankyouu:)
Guys I saw on some other video after extensive research that you should try and put a paste - noniodized salt and little bit of water on your keloid overnight. And do it as many nights until it shrinks or goes away completely. I have them too and I will try this, day 1 now. Yall you have nothing to lose, please if anyone also tries/have tried this technique comment if it worked.
Welcome back from Chicago ! Great info on keloid scars. Can I ask about emollients- my doctor gave me Cetraben Cream which is a mix of white soft paraffin and light liquid paraffin. I can still use it on my body but it now stings my face immediately and makes it red. Is this something that can happen that you react to a cream that you were previously ok with ? Many thanks from Spain :-) x
How should I get rid of a keloid or granuloma on my nose piercing? It has been there for months and the saline wash technique I was recommended has not worked.
Hi dr dray, i have keloid scar growing bigger i am so scared with the pain of steroid injection. Can i take local anesthesia will it help to ease the pain??
My question has nothing to do with keloids. I just discovered your channel and have been binge watching. My question is the only sunscreen I can tolerate seems to be the laroche posay tinted mineral sunscreen with 11% titanium dioxide ( it’s called anthelios 50 mineral tinted sunscreen). It has iron oxides but no zinc. Will this in your opinion provide adequate sun protection?
Is cryoshape or steroid injections,a better solution?I have one on the earlobe after a piercing and i'm so devasted about it,It has created me a comlex about my appearance,and it ruins my psychology so much.
@@jessiebooxo8767 οh I'm so sorry to hear this..I live in Greece where I have to pay all the process bc they don't cover it here,and it sucks,but I would rather do it than having this disgusting thing in my ear😭
Elsa Sarri I’m sorry too :( I’m trying to save money to afford surgery but it costs £2000! It really sucks as its so much more than a cosmetic treatment. It’s really messed with my self esteem, dating and the way I feel about having children.
@@jessiebooxo8767 same,I fcking hate it.If want to talk about this,u can tell me your insta name(if ofc u r cool to give it) so we can talk about our experiences in this,bc i don't want to share more personal details here😭
Another great video, thanks! We pierced my 7 year old daughter’s ears 6 months ago. I believe she has developed keloid scarring because of it. Any tips besides that constant pressure for that many hours a day and 6-12 months? I’ve brought her into the pediatrician’s office three times that did the piercing because the skin is so sensitive, thick, and red we thought it was infected. The nurse said she’s happy with how it’s healing but there is a definite thickening to the skin. Also I would love to know your opinion on a hypertrophic scar with track marks? Anything that can be done for those marks besides an excision? I went to a well known plastic surgeon in the area that did an IPL laser on it twice which did nothing.
hypertrophic scars can improve more readily than keloids, particularly with several injections....whether or not a 7 year old will tolerate repeated scar injections is another thing though
Is there a possibility for the keloid to be larger after injecting steroid? I am not hoping for my keloid to fully heal but only to somehow flatten it. I want to try steroid injection but scared if it will only make it worse
Hi, I had a surgery for Distal radius fracture last year, I see a keloid being developed on the stitches. Secondly, I have a peanut size keloid on my chest, and there are more minor unde development stage. Will using Silicon sheet reduce it to flat? Thanks for your advise though!
I got a keloid on my neck from a total thyroidectomy and I hate it. The doctor asked me if I had keloid skin and I said no since I have my ears pierced and prior surgery with no instance of keloids. It does run in my family but I thought it was the one issue I wasn’t doomed with…wrong. I regret telling him no I didn’t everyday. I was putting silicone pads on everyday and it itches so bad that I stopped and the liquid one isn’t as good. One side flattened but the other side got bigger; which is somewhat of a win. I’m going to see about steroid shots to see if it helps. Thanks for the advice!
Dr dray I had got my mole removal which turned to keloid then dermatologist gave injections on it .problem is I have developed skin lightening around that keloid scar are what can be done .toooo concerned
Dear Dr. Dray, my name is Yam i'm from Israel. I "preach" for fragrance free products for years now, huge fan of your channel! The struggle for finding any type of fragrance free skin care here is too real. I mostly order online, which is ok i guess. I wanted to share with you a little project i started yesterday, i try to rate my products so i could find the perfect stuff for my skin, i've tried so many brands so far i just had to write it all down. So i started a spreadsheet in my google drive and i'd like to share it with you. I sort them by brand, spf, cruelty free-vegan, which has tint or white cast or if it is water resistance, etc. I hope it could help ppl finding the right product
I had a similar problem with skin picking, I don’t have keloids but I do have scars, I’ve ben using silicone gel and scar sheets it has helped but it takes a long time to see results. My best advice is try your best to eliminate anything that causes stress and anxiety that triggers self harm.
I have three; one on my left shoulder and two on my right shoulder. I don't worry about those as much since my dermatologist said they were essentially harmless to the health. She has one and her boyfriend at the time did, too.
I’m about to have my third c section next month , I usually get keloid from my c section surgery. Being that this will be my last and final c section, what can I do differently to prevent scaring ?? Do you recommend silicone scar sheets or gel ? I’ve been doing some research to see what I can do.
Do you have a video on skin tags? I have never had them, all of it sudden three showed up around my neck. They are very small, but I can feel them when I moisturize or apply sunscreen. Is there an at home treatment? Is there anything I can do to avoid future ones?
I have a keloid on my knee. I surgery. 3month. Recovered. But there still a hole in the middle fleshy. The area around it is abit blue black. What should i do?
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Anyone else get the question “what is that?!” or “what happened to you?” And have to explain yourself everytime? 🙋🏽♀️🤦🏽♀️
no because i have never let anyone see
Elisha Marie Lopez Yes and I think its so rude. Or they would stare.
hey ,if anyone else wants to uncover how to reduce keloid scars try Skyarza Keloid Expert Star (should be on google have a look ) ? Ive heard some extraordinary things about it and my colleague got excellent success with it.
I got stabbed. With a scalpel. By a doctor. 😂
Every single time
My heart goes out to those who get these scars-I learned so much about them today. Thanks again DD for being a good teacher. 🙏😘
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Thanks it's so depressing
interesting points ,if anyone else is searching for how to get rid of keloid scars try Skyarza Keloid Expert Star ( search on google ) ? Ive heard some interesting things about it and my brother in law got great results with it.
My keloid is from chicken pox. Center of my chest. My baby tried to latch on to it once. So sad.
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Thanks so much for this video, Dr. Dray! 😊I'm someone who has keloids pretty much all over: chest, back, shoulders, jawline. I've gone through countless treatments which have definitely taken a toll on me emotionally. Currently I'm a part of a keloid study at Parkland hospital here in Dallas. I've been a study participant since last October. I'm really hoping some type of permanent solution can help myself, and others who suffer from this painful condition. Thanks again for this informative and helpful vid. 💜
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I pray you get some relief from all of that. I can’t imagine how emotionally drained you are.
God bless.
Valerie P Thanks so much! I really appreciate it.💜 May God bless you. Have an amazing week. 😊
Find someone able to use a blue laser and incorporate it into keloid reduction. All these dermatologists are full of shit and are after money, if you want it done proper go to Korea and never look back at these idiots
Do you have positive results with this study so far? I’ve been getting injections for years with no significant results so far...
@@zookinthe6ix461 oh wow this is the first time I've ever heard about this. I want to look more into it
Why can’t we use chemical peels over keloids or on people prone to keloids?
-Thanks for the info. I have a keloid right on the center of my chest and it has always been something that I am extremely self-conscious of. It has definitely lowered my confidence and self-esteem a lot over the years, but I’ve learned to just live with it now.
hope the video was helpful
I have the same problem 😟 so I know how you feel about it wish I ca use swimsuit with out cover my chest just one example 😞
JP X @ I too have same problem
I had steroid injections and used a steroid tape until mine melted away 30 years ago...
@Jan Hodges how long did you have to use injections for before it melted away?
I had a pacemaker implanted at 26 and had a keloid form that was painful 😥 for 11 years 😌 I tried everything and the docs recommended removing the pacemaker and getting a plastic surgeon to do a revision it was that bad...
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I ended up getting a new pacemaker at Stanford and had a plastic surgeon do the incision and had an injection to prevent a keloid and it worked, the keloid didn’t come back!!! So there is hope!!!🙏
Thanks Dr.Dray I totally love your videos!!!💜
I have a question, why would one incision keloid and not the other. Example, my scar from hernia surgery looks fantastic, my incisions from gallbladder excision keloided.
I have a couple of fairly small (although very red) 13 year old keloids on the middle of my chest. I got a treatment plan for 4 rounds of injections and laser. After two treatments and 900 dollars later the results were not even close to what I was hoping for.. so I canceled the rest of the treatment. It flattened them a fair amount, although just a few months later it feels like they are already puffing back up a little. The treatment did lighten the redness a fair amount as well but that also quickly started coming back. Don't waste your money unless you have disposable income. I'm posting this on as many keloid videos as I can to spare people from wasting there money like I did. Unfortunately they call them scars for a reason.
I seem to get keloids from body acne, and I have one on my chest that hurts so bad and I’ve had it for 4-5 years now. Sucks and I’m so self conscious now 😭
Me too..but today I had injections in them...go see your dermatologist.. it we'll get better..
dod you cure your body acne?
did
@@pranjalbhosale1892 I had a body injection (steroids) for my chest and both sides of my corner jawbone that was caused by a spot/s. The steroids injected in my chest was the most powerful and turn the skin pure white but the colour came back to normal after one year. The one on my jawbone took multiple injections to prevent extreme skin whitening on the face (which is not good as you need to stay protected from the sun other than not looking good). The one on my left side disappeared but the one on my right side got smaller and didn't disappear. I needed to go for more injections for my right jawbone but I got so conscious from losing my skin colour I decided to give it a break. After several months, the left jawbone keloid came back and the one on the right grew. The keloid on my chest also came back, but it was small. The issue is you can get injections but what is vital is learning steps of HOW TO PREVENT them from coming back in the first place. I will get the injections done again when the pandemic calms down which will hopefully be later this year.
My strongest advice for anyone who is looking to get their Keloid removed, as much as you learn how to remove it, also put the same energy in learning how to prevent reoccurrence. If you get the advice from the doctors, make sure they give you clear cut answers otherwise you'll need to figure it out somewhere else.
@@EAprima if your keloids came back is it really worth it to get the injections?
Because I also have it on my right jaw side and from your description even if I get the injections there’s no grantee it will be permanently gone?
Also we’re you able to find any helpful solution on how to avoid a re-growth after the injections?
seriously LOVE your channel! discovered it last night and have been binging ever since! you are so well informed and I am just so thankful you are willing to share your knowledge with us!!
I had keloids on my earlobes that I got as a teenager. What worked for me was having the scars surgically removed and a week of concentrated radiation on the earlobes after to stop them from returning. It’s a small thing in life but it has improved my mentality and well being greatly not having the visible scars. I’ll always have some of my other keloid scars on my shoulder and who knows where else but that’s ok.
Who did you go to to get rid of it
@@Shiveshni1 the health care system recommended me to a plastic surgeon and fro there my radiation was done through cancer care facility. In Canada
I know this was written three years ago 😭 but I have an appointment to get mine removed soon and I’m really scared about the healing process,can you please tell me how does it look like now? And if the scar is very noticeable?
@@alkawthardashti Can happily report that for me no return of keloids or noticeable scarring at all in the three years since I had mine removed. Procedure and radiation treatment were both super straightforward too. Good luck with your treatment!
@@indigogoldfish oh god I feel relieved, thank you so much for replying!
My son, now 9yrs, spilled boiling water (he was making ramen in the microwave) on his leg a little over a year ago and we did not realize the scar was keloidal until we went in for how bad it itches and how dry it is. The doctor referred us to a dermatologist so I am trying to think of questions for the doctor and get an idea of what may happen. This video was super educational, I really appreciate it!
According to old natural healing books, The #1 easy and less stress way is to use Apple Cider Vinegar, #2 tea tree oil. a bottle cost less than 5 bucks or around 5 bucks for both items.
I have keloids on my face from severe cystic acne. I’m not sure what kind of treatment I should seek. Any help?
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I think you're getting hypertrophic scar, same as mine, i got it around my nose.
I have the same on my cheek. Have been advised to use some Vitamin A cream along with taking a long course of antibiotics to clear the blood. But so far, there is no real change :(.
@@rickyteji4367 I have keloids along my jawline. The injections REALLY helped... Please speak to your dermatologist and ask them about injections.
@@linkinpark2336 Hi, I know it's been a little bit since you commented but have you seen any recurrence after the injections? I'm really scared of them coming back worse after I get the injections.
can you please answer this question!!!!
is it OK to put ice directly on your keloid scar?? will it treat or affect the keloid scar at all?
Is it possible to know if your keloids will get worse or come back after steroids and more? Or is it just unfortunately random?
Keloid risk is based on many complex factors that interact during wound healing. These include skin tone, genetics, and age. ScarScore can help you know in advance of a procedure or injury if you are at risk for keloids.
Your videos never fail to give me hope when it comes to treating skin conditions! Thank you Dr Dray!
Thanks for a great video! Back in the day, I had c-sections for all of my now-adult-children. I had horrendous c-section scars. In 2000 I had a tummy tuck. None of my ob-gyn doctors, nor my plastic surgeon for my tummy tuck told me about the silicone scar sheets. Yet they all saw my scarring, whether it be hypertrophic or keloid. More recently, I had to have a bilateral mastectomy, followed over time with expansion and reconstruction surgery, and was not told about these scar sheets. The plastic surgeon that I worked with for the year long event even mentioned the pronounced scarring. Without a basis of comparison, I had no way of knowing that it's worse than the typical outcome. I wish any single one of these doctors would have given me a heads up about this possible treatment.
Oh well. Now I know. (grumpy face emoji)
I am sorry to hear you have to cope with these, and a bilateral mastectomy is very scary thing to go through (two c sections seem terrifying to me too, but relative of course)
Happy Friday from Seattle & Welcome Home,Dr Dray!...So happy you are back in Houston SAFE & SOUND...Thoroughly enjoyed your "travel log" of Chicago last week!...Thank you for this video on keloids...I have experienced MANY over the years after surgeries(have used silicone scar sheets with relatively good luck!)....It is great to hear all the other options of treatment from you...Have a wonderful weekend & I send my best to your Mom and sweet Tybee!(I'll bet they BOTH missed while you were away!) :-)
I am sorry to hear that you have had to cope with them. Hope your week went well Ms Melissa
Hey Dr Dray, my brother had an op when he was young and ended up with a keloid scar from it. A few years later he went back into hospital to have the scar sorted, which did not take away the red shinny look of it, but did however flatten it so it was not raised any more. Great subject and information. Have a wonderful weekend 🤘🏻
Thanks for sharing your brother's story here in the comments, as it is very helpful to others to hear how someone's treatment course turned out for them. HOpe you have a great weekend
You are very welcome. Looking forward to your weekend vlogs. 🤘🏻
What do you mean by having the. Scar sorted?
Hi Jeanine, I really can’t remember to be honest, it was back in the mid seventies when I was very young, a few years younger than my brother. I do remember that it was much flatter though, I did even ask my mum for you to see if she could remember, but she wasn’t 100% sure as she is now in her late seventies. Sorry I can’t help with that more.
Hey sis please tell me if it's flattened then it won't grow further? I have one on my chest but now it's flattened sometimes itching also but if it's not growing then it's okay for me
I don’t know if it’s related, or can help other viewers, but I swear I correlated my keloids to dissolvable stitches. I had multiple surgeries for melanoma removal, and every site that had dissolvable stitches developed keloids, whilst removable stitch sites did not! My plastic surgeon used the BBL laser with some success, but he had a new laser in the office and a few zaps of that and my keloids were almost vanished! Wish I remembered the laser name though 😩.
do you remember the name of the laser? it was really improved?
omg please i need to know the name of that laser
Same I have dissolvable stitches on birth mark removal and it grew keloids
I love this channel so much. This was very informative, thank you Doc ❤
Thanks!
Welcome home! I wanted to know how long your morning skin care approximately takes you? I have adapted your minimalist routine as well as products but I still find it takes me forever to get ready.. (trying to get all the layers of sunscreen put on properly, maybe:) Thanks!
7 minutes
Dr Dray thank you so much for making this informative video you are such an inspirational personality Beautiful inside out...I myself suffer from keliod scars on my front upper chest i had many injections they are flatter than before but i really hope they completely vanish i hope one day there could be a permanent solution for these type of scars Once again thank you so much for all these wonderful videos love you soo much God bless you in every step of your life Amen...😇
Does your dermatologist recommend you continue regular treatment to prevent regrowth of the keloid? I also have a chest keloid and had monthly laser and injection treatments for a little over a year until the scar was flat (still red tho). About 6 months ago the doctor told me I could stop since it was flat. However, within the past couple months the scar has completely grown back and is very irritating and extra itchy.
Thank you for sharing your experience here and hope you are having a happy friday
Bianca Herrera My keliod scar that my dermatologist injected is still going fine its flat but i have few of them which are still raised attached to the flat scar😞i get really depressed when i see it...but i motivate myself that these scars doesn't define me who iam You are Beautiful sis just the way you are..Iam still under treatment...You just don't lose hope..there is a youtuber named scarred beauty check her channel out... she had massive keliod on her chest way down to her stomach she got injections and now it's barely noticeable injections do help but it takes time...i pray to God that all who suffer from this condition one day might get permanent solution Stay blessed stay strong 😇
Bianca Herrera Sis are you on Instagram i would love to follow you...☺
@@biancaherrera6630 try use silicone gels regularly
Hi dear Dr.Dray, after acne in my chest, I have some keloids at size of a bean on my chest and my back, from 5 years ago but I'm scared of doing any treatment because I heard It is possible to have increasing in size and numbers of keloids. Do you think using silicone sheet and gel is less risky? I mean if I use silicone treatment will I decrease the risk of increasing my keloid? I haven't tried any treatments yet so I want to consult with you.
Aloha Ms Andrea! Oh how I’ve missed you! Haha! My family was here for the last two weeks visiting. I’ll be binge watching everything I’ve missed! 🤙🏻❤️
Hope you had a nice visit w/ your family
I have mad scars on my back and I’ve always been self conscious and don’t really let ppl hug me bc of them but atleast y’all help make it feel normal and i don’t feel so ugly lmfao
Sending you virtual hugs ❤
Lol me 2, feels like there's nothing to do about it except accept it
Thank you so very much for all the information! This is an exquisite video!!
Very informative. Thank you so much for addressing this topic.
:)
Im so glad you made this video!! My keloid scar drives me nuts it's always so itchy.
Thanks!
Got a keloid on my back for years now I didn't understand why since I was and still am very hygienic so it was really frustrating to have it and I'm still so self- conscious about it. I'm thinking of going to my doctor but thank for this helpful video!
Don’t do it. Had the same thing. Got it surgically removed and it came back bigger. Wish I didn’t do it tbh 😢
I suffered from really bad acne all over my back , top of my chest , neck , and face . Currently on my 5th month of accutane and my acne on my neck and face is gone ! Hopefully it stays that way ! What did happen though was that I have these keloids on my chest and upper shoulders where you said they would be . I hope that eventually I can eventually get them treated
My story sounds almost same.
What's the update?
Even I have keloids but I'm on Accutane. I feel Accutane has reduced their size. Hopefully they will diminish significantly by the end of my Accutane treatment ✨
@@bhavyasingh2255 hey have yours gotten cured?
Did you have keloids before accutane
I have keloids on my shoulders and thighs from cutting myself while shaving (yes, I used to shave my arms all the way up to the shoulder). It hate it. I can’t wear anything sleeveless and when I wear tight shirts or bottoms like leggings, you can see the keloids through them. It’s so embarrassing and people ask me about them all the time. They’re my biggest insecurity. I’m meeting with a dermatologist next week to see my options
Update?
I have a relatively small bump on my chest; it developed gradually over a couple of years.. Although I didn't suffer any injuries, no piercings, nor tattoos. But it looks like a keloid and I'm considering freezing it at home? Do you think it would be worth trying?
Hi Dr Dray...Ive heard a commenter in another video by someone else, state that with the steriod injection treatment they can grow back and possibly bigger is this accurate? i didnt hear you mention if that can occur. Also I watched another person's experience that after a second round of the steroids got I think what's called calcium deposit and it looked like a little white rock inside have you seen that occur. Thanks
Dr Dray, great video. Could you please make a video on infra-red protection in sunscreens, whether we need to buy these types of sunscreens, which ingredients protect our skin from infra-red , recommended brands etc.
I had a large keliod that came from two acne scars along my chest. It grew to be painful and I had it removed. Lucky for me though, it came back and much larger than before. My doctor and I have found that triamcinolone acetonide has done wonders on it. It's faded in places but has helped it slow it's growth tremendously. Talk to your drs folks.
Ugh this happened to me too 😭
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Hi Dr Dray! Love your videos. I wish I found your video before I had a keloid on my chest removed. It came back, but with kenalog injections it has flattened and is now flush with my skin and pink. Is there anything else I can do to reduce the visibility of the residual scar?
What would you recommend for keloid/hypertrophic scars? I had breast reduction 4 months ago. They keep getting worse and hurt.
ScarScore is an online tool that helps people understand keloids and hyertrophic scars.
Hello Doctor, seven months ago I got a keloid because I got burnt by a space heater. It is on the left arms on the side of my wrist. I had 2 treatments of kenolog injections,but then decided to get it off. Yesterday at BCM they did a incision to instead have a smaller scar. I thought that I was making the right decision and hopefully it still is, but I cried when I saw it because the skin looks sunk in like if someone bit it or something. Is this just until the skin expands? Will my arm look normal again or am I going to have a gap?
I was wondering if it’s possible to help fade an old white scar from surgery on my face . I actually inherited this scar when I was an infant. Would laser treatment or micro needling work.? Any suggestions…? Thank you!
Very informative, thank you. Can you talk a bit more specifically on post incision keloid scars. My daughter had to have surgery to remove a cyst on her jawline (sadly, a high tension area) and we are looking into methodologies to minimize the appearance of the scar since it lies in a very visible area of the face. Any advice would be appreciated, thank you.
Very useful information ❤
I'm a day late but catching up this morning with you.
Very interesting topic, l'm certain that you helped so many people with the talks you give, keep up with you're good work!!😊
Happy weekend 😎
Happy Saturday Ms Shari!
Does tretinoin help hypertrophic scars from acne?
So educational; you are a humanitarian! Thank you and bless you ✨️ 😊
Every piercing I’ve gotten no matter how much I cleaned them always grew a keloid
A tremendous talent and a wonderful teacher. Keloid scars on chest after acne attack.very disfigured. Oh well. I wear a bandages over it!
thanks
Does treatments like microneedling and lasers can cause keloids?
I have 3 really small but red keloid on my breast. Will lazer treatment be helpful? Will it hurt? What are the risk? As the area is sensitive I am worried
PLEASE ANSWER ME I'm a male i have keloids occur on my chest after acne was gone. Can this be removed and never reoccur?? Forming another keloids??
Mine went away after 9 years on my chest. Unfortunately it was gone when I woke from a 3 to 4 month coma. And they said they didn't remove it but there's no trace of it.
Seriously?? I envy you
could you please explain further what exactly happened? that's so interesting
I got a keloid on my shoulder and smack dead center of my chest during pregnancy. They were pimples and scabbed up and I picked the scabs off and they scarred really bad. Sometimes I exfoliate my skin (gently) with a foot pumus stone. I accidentally scraped my chest keloid and it seems like it got flatter as it’s scabbed in the center. So is this going to make it look worse or is my body healing it over again?!
For everyone that's saying they didn't see any results with the injections, see if your doctor can increase your strength. Mine started me out with 10 and increased the strength to 20 but saw no results. Now that he has upped me to 40 strength I can see that my keloids are shrinking with every injection.
Hey how are you keloids looking now?
@tahdomm They are alot better. I recently had surgery followed by radiation. So far there are no signs of it coming back in those areas so I haven't needed the shots.
Thank you so much for your reply. So you went up to 40 with radiation? Would you mind sharing with me how much the 40 burned? How many you needed? Plus, the radiation. I know I'm asking for a lot, im just looking for relief without wasting money or making it worse.
Soryy but strength of what?
@@tahdomm I'm sorry I didn't even know you commented back. I think I was so used to getting injections that there was no burning at all for me. It was just the sting from the injection
How do you know if your beginning to get one or if it's just irritation? Can you stop a keloid without removing the jewlery?
Thanks for the clarification. We could surely use your help back in Colorado where access to see a dermatologist is over 6 months! That mile high sun is one damaging puppy. Have a lovely weekend. Can’t wait for tomorrow’s video.
yeah my colleagues at U of colorado see a lot of skin cancer all day, as do we derms in texas
Very enlightening. Love you so much Dr. Dray. You're a gem.
Thanks!
I’ve been getting injections in my hypertrophic stomach scar for 6 months. It’s improving alot. However, now I’m getting hypopigmentation/lightening around the scar. Will that go away once I stop getting the injections?
I have a small keloid that has appeared right next to my cartilage piercing 3 months after it was pierced. How to get rid of it?
I've had a pea sized, round, dark keloid smack bang in the middle of my chest for 2 years now, most likely from picking a scab (I can't even remember picking it but my doctor said that's most likely what it was). it looks like a pimple from far away, but it's firm and keloid type. Had a cortisone injection that basically got rid of it (with some discolouration like yours), but returned ~6 months later. I now have a pimple scar in the middle of my forehead that's starting to look like it'll form a keloid scar. It's honestly damaged my self-esteem and is so frustrating. I pray there's a solution :(
I have keloids 2 in my chest and one in my shoulder however now I am getting new keloid tiny from pimple what should I do before it gets bigger please help ! Am doing steroids for the bigger ones
@@lulabelay4927 don't pick or touch the pimples at all, that'll make keloid development more likely. Sorry but unsure how to prevent pimples turning into keloids :( I'd suggest seeing a dermatologist which is what i'm doing soon!
Yes, I think I had a pimple in the middle of chest and it later turned into a keloid and I want it removed.
i know this video was published years ago but i just wonder if i actually can prevent keloid from forming like using silicone gel and silicone scar sheet ? and for how long to use both of it. thanks
The cortisone injections hurt ( especially if you have many). It didn’t really work. I found the silicone sheets and time to give the best results.
After 20 years, the keloids under my bra/ bra straps ( which probably caused the scarring in first place) are completely faded and flat. The skin is still firm and shiny but there is something to all day pressure and years.
Is there any ingredient you can recommend for lightening dark skin areas such as armpits? Can be a prescription or non-prescription cream. Do you recommend acids such as salicylic or AHA? Thank you
dark skin in the armpits can be due to an underlying medical etiology, such as insulin resistance, so it should be evaluated first before attempting treating an unknown
thank you so much for making this video!
Can you do a review of the brand Paula’s Choice? I’m very interested to see your take on their “antioxidant” serums and their cleansers, AHA/BHAs...
I'm interested in a dermatologist's review of Paula's Choice, too.
I\'m not sure but ,if anyone else needs to find out about home remedies for keloid scars try Niposcu Keloid Scars Adviser (do a search on google ) ? Ive heard some great things about it and my mate got amazing success with it.
I found this video so helpful thank you.
Hi Dr Dray. Love all your videos, I have learned so much. My son has many of these keloid scars. The worst on his shoulders. Very red and very raised. Since he is still growing I was wondering if you would have any different suggestions for treating them? Do they flatten as the skin stretches with growth?
unfortunately they don't flatten with time and on that area they can be very stubborn; injections can help alot, but can be painful to endure
I know this is a late reply and I hope you read this, I suffer from keloids and I have had them for nearly 20 years. I will give you some advice, if your son can see a dermatologist please do, they can help. Stay away from surgery, I had it done and it was a big mistake. Elastaplast has there own scar sheets, they are the best in my opinion. Retin a helps with older scars, mainly with the hyperpigmentation. Compression is key when they are still new, but don't dismiss it if the scars are old. Taking hyaluronic acid supplementation has helped me fade old scars over time. If your son is concious about his scars please tell a handsome man with scars is still a handsome man, the biggest problem with keloids is the self esteem issue that comes with it, yes they a permanent but with care they can fade, most of mine are 70% faded but it has taken a long time. I hope this helps anyone who reads this.
Thank u so much....whats ur Instagram name..i want to talk more about it
Does steroid injections along with laser treatment helps??
These keloids are a real bummer on the self esteem.
Do you know how common it is to get keloids in the eyebrow area or possibly for double eyelid surgery?
Is it safe to get the infection on the chest while breastfeeding?
I have a suspicious mole taken out on my chest and leave a keloid scar in my late twenties and I am an Asian . Now I am in my fifties, my keloid scar have flattened by it self and scar almost invisible
R B I had the same thing done for the same reason at around the same age, lol, and I’m now 52 and it has flattened and is nearly invisible as well. It bothered me through my younger years, though. PS: I am Caucasian.
I had a mohs surgery and have a keloid on my thigh, its flattened somewhat but still high and dark. Nice to hear it will flatten, but I wish I didnt have to wait that long. (Asian)
I am 30 now. But I also had a suspicious mole removed when I was 28. It’s on my shoulder. So that’s good to know. Mine is quite raised. So hopefully it flattens out with time. 🤞🏼
I hv some under my neck very small n it's itches a lot...pls can it be treated without going through surgery (VERY HARD TOO)
Thank you for the video! Is steroid induced skin atrophy from keloid scar treatment reversible ? I had a keloid scar on my lip and I noticed I’m starting to get that dimpling effect on one small side next to the scar.
I keep hearing conflicting information about using tretinoin and exfoliating with an aha/bha. If I am using tretinoin, are you not supposed to use an aha/bha (since tretinoin also exfoliates and an aha/bha can cause irritation) or can you actually use a chemical exfoliant?
see my tretinoin videos...i discuss at length there, as well as in my bha videos and aha videos (listed in description box)
What is your opinion on ponds moisturizer, can it clog pores? Also what is your opinion on the Oxy maximum pads with 2% salicylic acid. &&& is aloe Vera good for hyperpigmintation? Thankyouu:)
it has fragrance, but otherwise fine...the oxy pads also have fragrance
Guys I saw on some other video after extensive research that you should try and put a paste - noniodized salt and little bit of water on your keloid overnight. And do it as many nights until it shrinks or goes away completely. I have them too and I will try this, day 1 now. Yall you have nothing to lose, please if anyone also tries/have tried this technique comment if it worked.
Thankful to discover this.im in so much pain.
Welcome back from Chicago ! Great info on keloid scars.
Can I ask about emollients- my doctor gave me Cetraben Cream which is a mix of white soft paraffin and light liquid paraffin. I can still use it on my body but it now stings my face immediately and makes it red. Is this something that can happen that you react to a cream that you were previously ok with ?
Many thanks from Spain :-) x
cetraben is great...it is is similar to vaseline...stinging happens with anything to a minum of 1% of people...no reason, just happens
Dr Dray Ok, thanks :-)
How should I get rid of a keloid or granuloma on my nose piercing? It has been there for months and the saline wash technique I was recommended has not worked.
Hi dr dray, i have keloid scar growing bigger i am so scared with the pain of steroid injection. Can i take local anesthesia will it help to ease the pain??
My question has nothing to do with keloids. I just discovered your channel and have been binge watching. My question is the only sunscreen I can tolerate seems to be the laroche posay tinted mineral sunscreen with 11% titanium dioxide ( it’s called anthelios 50 mineral tinted sunscreen). It has iron oxides but no zinc. Will this in your opinion provide adequate sun protection?
that is a great one..very good broad spectrum coverage
Dr Dray thank you! I’ve learnt so much from your videos! Thank you for taking the time out of your already busy schedule to make these
Is cryoshape or steroid injections,a better solution?I have one on the earlobe after a piercing and i'm so devasted about it,It has created me a comlex about my appearance,and it ruins my psychology so much.
I have the exact same problem and the NHS have stopped funding for Keloids! :(
@@jessiebooxo8767 οh I'm so sorry to hear this..I live in Greece where I have to pay all the process bc they don't cover it here,and it sucks,but I would rather do it than having this disgusting thing in my ear😭
Elsa Sarri I’m sorry too :( I’m trying to save money to afford surgery but it costs £2000! It really sucks as its so much more than a cosmetic treatment. It’s really messed with my self esteem, dating and the way I feel about having children.
@@jessiebooxo8767 same,I fcking hate it.If want to talk about this,u can tell me your insta name(if ofc u r cool to give it) so we can talk about our experiences in this,bc i don't want to share more personal details here😭
Elsa Sarri yeah you are right! My insta is Jessie_booo_xoxo
Another great video, thanks! We pierced my 7 year old daughter’s ears 6 months ago. I believe she has developed keloid scarring because of it. Any tips besides that constant pressure for that many hours a day and 6-12 months? I’ve brought her into the pediatrician’s office three times that did the piercing because the skin is so sensitive, thick, and red we thought it was infected. The nurse said she’s happy with how it’s healing but there is a definite thickening to the skin. Also I would love to know your opinion on a hypertrophic scar with track marks? Anything that can be done for those marks besides an excision? I went to a well known plastic surgeon in the area that did an IPL laser on it twice which did nothing.
hypertrophic scars can improve more readily than keloids, particularly with several injections....whether or not a 7 year old will tolerate repeated scar injections is another thing though
Right after excision, I applied Cebo de Macho on the marks
and it cleared up these marks (caused by surgery thread sewing).
Happy Friday Dr Dray enjoy the weekend 😃
Is there a possibility for the keloid to be larger after injecting steroid? I am not hoping for my keloid to fully heal but only to somehow flatten it. I want to try steroid injection but scared if it will only make it worse
I have one on my face from a bus accident that I would love to soften or remove. Thanks for the information.
Hi, I had a surgery for Distal radius fracture last year, I see a keloid being developed on the stitches. Secondly, I have a peanut size keloid on my chest, and there are more minor unde development stage. Will using Silicon sheet reduce it to flat? Thanks for your advise though!
I got a keloid on my neck from a total thyroidectomy and I hate it. The doctor asked me if I had keloid skin and I said no since I have my ears pierced and prior surgery with no instance of keloids. It does run in my family but I thought it was the one issue I wasn’t doomed with…wrong. I regret telling him no I didn’t everyday. I was putting silicone pads on everyday and it itches so bad that I stopped and the liquid one isn’t as good. One side flattened but the other side got bigger; which is somewhat of a win. I’m going to see about steroid shots to see if it helps. Thanks for the advice!
Dr dray I had got my mole removal which turned to keloid then dermatologist gave injections on it .problem is I have developed skin lightening around that keloid scar are what can be done .toooo concerned
that can happen, yes
Dear Dr. Dray, my name is Yam i'm from Israel. I "preach" for fragrance free products for years now, huge fan of your channel! The struggle for finding any type of fragrance free skin care here is too real. I mostly order online, which is ok i guess. I wanted to share with you a little project i started yesterday, i try to rate my products so i could find the perfect stuff for my skin, i've tried so many brands so far i just had to write it all down. So i started a spreadsheet in my google drive and i'd like to share it with you. I sort them by brand, spf, cruelty free-vegan, which has tint or white cast or if it is water resistance, etc.
I hope it could help ppl finding the right product
I get keloid scars and I have a self harm problem I messed up a few weeks ago and now my arms look crazy with keloid scars 😔 it’s my fault though
I hope you're doing better. That's exactly why I'm here, too.
prismo i really hope you’re doing better now ❤️
That happened to me too and it's hard
I had a similar problem with skin picking, I don’t have keloids but I do have scars, I’ve ben using silicone gel and scar sheets it has helped but it takes a long time to see results. My best advice is try your best to eliminate anything that causes stress and anxiety that triggers self harm.
Any tips for chest keloids?
I have three; one on my left shoulder and two on my right shoulder. I don't worry about those as much since my dermatologist said they were essentially harmless to the health. She has one and her boyfriend at the time did, too.
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I’m about to have my third c section next month , I usually get keloid from my c section surgery. Being that this will be my last and final c section, what can I do differently to prevent scaring ?? Do you recommend silicone scar sheets or gel ? I’ve been doing some research to see what I can do.
I have had 1 c section and developed a hideous keloid. Qhen you had your 2nd one did they cut the 1st one out? Or make a new cut
CARMELIA 220 they definitely cut the other one out
are there any scar tapes that do well do reduce keloids?
Do you have a video on skin tags? I have never had them, all of it sudden three showed up around my neck. They are very small, but I can feel them when I moisturize or apply sunscreen. Is there an at home treatment? Is there anything I can do to avoid future ones?
i discussed them in an older Q&A (see my Q&A playlist)
I have a keloid on my knee. I surgery. 3month. Recovered. But there still a hole in the middle fleshy. The area around it is abit blue black. What should i do?
The ad before your video was from The Doctors tv show, with a man named Keenan who had major keloid growths on both sides of his face.
that is much better to hear than on another video where there was apparently an ad for a tanning bed