What should you know about Mederma for a keloid scar?

A keloid is firm, raised scar tissue that extends beyond the original cut, piercing, acne spot, or injury. It may itch, feel tender, or continue enlarging after the skin has healed. A smooth topical product cannot reach the deeper scar process, and a growing skin lump should be diagnosed rather than labelled a keloid from appearance alone.

Do not squeeze, cut, or repeatedly traumatise the area. A dermatologist may consider Steroid Injection Into The Skin, Pulsed Dye Laser Treatment, Fractional Laser Treatment, cryotherapy, or surgery selected for the individual scar. Keloid Removal Surgery may need additional treatment because regrowth can occur after removal.

Arrange a review if a scar is extending past the original wound, becoming painful or itchy, or interfering with clothing, sleep, or movement. Seek prompt care for bleeding, ulceration, sudden rapid change, pus, warmth, or spreading redness.

Ask whether the lesion is a keloid or another type of skin lump, what may have triggered it, and how recurrence prevention would fit any proposed treatment.