Keloids are excessively growing scar tissue, and their treatment requires a comprehensive approach. Keloids form due to excessive collagen deposition during the body's repair process after skin injury, leading to abnormal scar tissue proliferation. The key to treating keloids lies in inhibiting excessive collagen synthesis while promoting the regeneration of normal skin tissue. This typically involves a combination of methods, including medication, physical therapy, and surgery. Medication, such as corticosteroid injections, can suppress the inflammatory response and reduce collagen synthesis; physical therapy, such as pressure therapy, can reduce scar tissue proliferation through continuous pressure; and surgery, when other methods are ineffective, involves removing the scar tissue and supplementing with skin grafts to achieve the desired therapeutic effect. These treatment methods interact; for example, medication can provide adjunctive effects to physical therapy, and physical therapy can enhance the effectiveness of surgical treatment. Together, they can effectively control the growth of keloids.
During the treatment of keloids, patients may encounter some misconceptions, such as believing that all scars can be eliminated with simple medication or that surgery is the only effective treatment. In reality, keloid treatment requires choosing the most suitable plan based on individual circumstances. Some side effects may occur during treatment; for example, injected medications may cause local skin thinning or pigmentation, while surgical treatment may lead to risks such as infection or scar recurrence. When choosing a treatment method, it is necessary to comprehensively consider the treatment effect, possible side effects, and the individual's health condition to make a reasonable decision.
[Management Tip:]
1. Have regular skin checkups to detect and treat new keloids promptly.
2. Avoid irritating the keloid scars, such as by avoiding scratching or rubbing.
3. Under the guidance of a doctor, use medications appropriately, such as corticosteroid injections.
4. For larger or stubborn keloids, consider a comprehensive treatment plan, such as combining drug therapy and physical therapy.
