The key to inhibiting the growth of keloids lies in timely intervention and comprehensive treatment to reduce inflammation and promote the repair of normal tissue. Keloids are excessively growing scar tissue that not only extends beyond the wound healing area but also forms a hard lump. Inhibiting their growth requires a multi-pronged approach, including medication, physical therapy, and lifestyle modifications. Medication, such as corticosteroid injections, can reduce inflammation and promote scar softening; silicone sheets and pressure therapy use physical methods to inhibit excessive scar tissue growth; avoiding stimulation and friction on the keloid area and keeping the wound clean are also important measures to inhibit its growth.
When treating keloids, it's necessary to consider both their internal growth mechanisms and the influence of the external environment. Keloid formation is closely related to genetic factors, individual differences, the degree of trauma, and the inflammatory response during the healing process. Choosing the appropriate treatment method is crucial. Corticosteroid injections reduce scar tissue formation by suppressing the inflammatory response; while drugs such as 5-fluorouracil inhibit keloid growth by suppressing fibroblast proliferation. Physical therapies such as laser therapy and radiation therapy can also effectively inhibit keloid growth, but these methods may cause side effects such as hyperpigmentation or radiation dermatitis; therefore, careful consideration is needed when selecting a treatment plan.
[Management Tip:]
1. Regularly administer corticosteroid injections to suppress the inflammatory response.
2. Use silicone sheets or pressure garments to reduce excessive growth of scar tissue.
3. Avoid friction and irritation to the keloid area, and keep the wound clean.
4. If the keloid scars enlarge or become painful, seek medical attention promptly for professional evaluation and treatment.
