I've been dealing with keloid scars on my chest and shoulder that keep getting bigger and itch a lot. It seems to run in my family since my grandfather, father, and uncle all had them too. My uncle tried steroid injections and surgery but had bad results are there other treatment options that might work better for me?

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Dr Kamran Mohammed

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Keloids are a challenging type of scar that can persist and grow larger, often causing discomfort. While steroid injections and surgery can be used, they may not always be effective or may have side effects. Here's a look at alternative treatment options that may be more suitable for your case

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Answered 14/08/2025

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