Dr. Samhitha Reddy
Consultant Proctologist & Laparoscopic Surgeon
MBBS, MS, FMAS, FISCP, DMAS
- 8 Yrs
- ASCRS Member
Keloid scars: why some scars keep growing
Medically reviewed by
Dr. Divya Kondapalli, MS, MChConsultant Cosmetic Surgeon
Last reviewed · 5 min read
A hypertrophic scar stays within the boundary of the original wound. A keloid grows beyond it, which is what makes keloids harder to treat and more likely to return.
Dr. Divya Kondapalli
Consultant Cosmetic Surgeon
MBBS, MS, MCh (Plastic Surgery)
7 Yrs
Book AppointmentView Profile →How keloids are treated
- Steroid injections, usually in a series
- Pressure therapy or silicone for earlier lesions
- Surgical excision combined with adjuvant treatment
- Careful wound management for any future surgery
Important
Excising a keloid on its own often makes it return larger. Surgery is combined with other treatment for that reason.
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When should I see a doctor about keloids?
Book a consultation if symptoms persist, get worse, wake you at night, or come with bleeding, fever or unexplained weight loss. Anything that does not settle within a few weeks is worth having looked at.
Will I need surgery?
Often not. Many conditions settle with medication, physiotherapy or a change in daily habits. Surgery is discussed when simpler measures have been tried, or when the problem is structural.
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Published · Last reviewed · Next review due March 2027
This article is published for general education. It is not a diagnosis and does not replace an in-person consultation. If you are worried about a symptom, please speak to a qualified doctor.
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