Know the vocabulary before the appointment.
Keloid treatment often involves combinations rather than a single universal solution. This explorer is designed to help you understand approaches you may hear about, not choose a treatment on your own.
Suitability depends on the diagnosis, location, scar characteristics, medical history and clinician judgment. Evidence varies by treatment and study population.
Corticosteroid injections
Intralesional corticosteroids are widely used in keloid care and may also be combined with other modalities.
5-FU combinations
5-fluorouracil is studied alone and in combination, including with corticosteroids.
Silicone & pressure
Conservative scar-management approaches that may be used in selected settings.
Cryotherapy & laser
Procedural approaches that vary by lesion and protocol and may be components of multimodal care.
Surgical excision
Surgery may be considered for selected keloids, but recurrence is a major consideration and adjuvant strategies are frequently studied.
Combination care
Recent reviews continue to evaluate multimodal treatment because recurrence and response vary considerably.