If you’re reading this, chances are high that you have an unsightly keloid scar mocking your perfect skin. Don’t worry; we’ve all been there! But the question remains, can one truly get rid of a keloidal scar?

Before we dive into this sensitive topic (pun intended), let’s first know what exactly is Keloid Scarring.

What is Keloid Scarring?

Keloids are scars that grow beyond the original injury site and tend to remain even after the wound has healed. They usually appear as hard growths around injuries or incisions sites.

Keloids affect both women and men alike but typically occur in people between 10-30 years old. Their causes vary from genetics to previous surgeries or piercings. So don’t be surprised if Aunt Jane passes them down onto generations yet unborn!

Understand Your Enemy: How to Identify a Keloid Scar

The last thing anyone wants is misdiagnosing another type of scarring for a Keloid one before commencing treatment blindly (trust us on this!)

A true symptom of devious Keliod infection include:

• Hard lumps at the site of an injury
• Itchy or painful region
• The presence unending itchiness
• Slow-growing wounds (expect zero miracles here)
  Remember that prevention is always better than cure so when opting for cosmetic procedures like piercing/tattoos/scarifications ensure absolute hygiene monitored because it may leave permanent consequences with utmost care should anything go wrong during healing periods.

Treatment Options Available To You

Do not lose hope dear reader! Below are some common treatments available in reversing the effects:

Compression Therapy

This therapy involves placing pressure over injured regions using gel sheets or silicone bandages. While compression won’t entirely do away with local scars (sorry folks!), it’ll aid in preventing further degeneration (it’s like giving you a crutch when you fall).

Cryotherapy

Another less invasive option involves having liquid nitrogen applied onto the scar-tissue such that it falls off. It’s effective in reducing bumps but carries its own risks like hypopigmentation which results in portions of your skin turning lighter than usual!

Steroids Injection

Injection with Triamcinolone, an anti-inflammatory steroid hormone immediately after primary wound healing may reduce itchiness and pain experienced with keloid scars.

If Keliods do come back after treatments, repeating this therapy reduces recurrence risk by 50%!

Excision Surgery

If for any reason the above options presented aren’t working effectively enough or keratinization occurring frequently at affected areas (this is the overgrowth of tough tissue), surgery could be required to get rid of keloid scarring (kindly see note below).

Note: before stepping under the knife make sure your doctor has carried out laboratory tests to avoid revisits due to further infections.

But Is It Worth The Stress?

Getting rid of such extensive scarring isn’t easy or cheap! Several treatment sessions, travel expense, medication all catered for expenditure costs mean you’re in for significant monetary commitment or risking delving into debt. Not just finances alone; post-surgical care requires constant attention essential during recovery processes increasing persons already scheduling tensions be ready guys!

However if we compare these stresses long term effects arising would bring confidence back looking aesthetically pleasing because what looks good always feels good honey!

Prevention: Tread Carefully While Handling Scars

With so many techniques available today easily tracked on social media platforms – everyone seems captivated by either piercings/tattoos/scarifications practices limit them as much as possible especially if genetically prone to keloids…Let beauty standards not be our undoing!

It’s important now more than ever to maintain the healthiest hygiene practices you can at home, keep your hands clean and avoid touching wound sites until restored. If you’re noticing trouble healing or developing bumps (not lady lumps!) do not hesitate to visit a dermatologist- remember minor diagnoses missing could lead greater troubles later!

Conclusion

Keloid scarring has been a topic of concern for so many people over time. The best way is always prevention in all forms! However, error forgiving humans it’s quite inevitable that we fall prey (genetically or otherreasons) as explained above.

Though getting rid completely may not be feasible – minimizing them with procedures listed would give fantastic results (don’t expect perfection) following these simple precautionary measures like constant check-ins during healing periods and taking utmost care pre surgerical tests there really isn’t anything standing between us looking our best self confidently onwards!